The patient presents with chronic high blood pressure. The patient consumes primarily processed foods.
1.
Sodium is likely high in this patient that is putting her at risk of hypertension.
Our daily sodium intake limit should be 2.3 grams/ day. If you eat any amount larger than this it can increase the risk for hypertension and heart disease. processed foods are very rich in sodium so, increase intake of processed foods can increase sodium intake.
Answer - Sodium
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Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium in low amounts associated with low blood pressure.
Studies show that Calcium and Magnesium are associated with regulating blood pressure, deficiency of these 3 can elevate blood pressure.
Potassium blocks the action of sodium and decreases blood pressure.
Answer - Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium
3.
She should choose whole food instead of ultra-processed foods.
Because, as I mentioned before ultra-processed foods are high in sodium and low in other minerals which is a greater risk for Hypertension.
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