AAMA CMA Practice Question
A patient with hypertension who is keeping track of sodium intake asks for assistance with interpreting the nutritional label on a canned soup. The label states that the soup contains 900 mg of sodium per serving, and the daily value percentage next to it is 39%. Based on this information, what is the best advice you can provide the patient regarding the consumption of this soup?
You can consume this soup, but make sure to balance your other meals to stay within your daily sodium goals.
This soup is within the recommended limits for your condition, so it's safe to consume.
Since the soup only contains 900 mg of sodium, it's a low-sodium choice suitable for your diet.
With 39% of the daily value for sodium per serving, this soup is high in sodium, and you should limit or avoid it to manage your hypertension.