Question

A forty-eight year-old female has been diagnosed with hypertension and has been started on a medication. She asks which lifestyle modification is most effective in lowering BP Which of the following statements by the patient indicates the need for more education?

A.Reduce sodium by washing canned vegetables

B. limit alcohol to three beers per day

C. attend a smoking cessation program

D.lose ten pounds or more if obese

Answer 1

A.Reduce sodium by washing canned vegetables

Explaination:

Rinsing Canned Veggies Reduces Sodium: Salt, or sodium chloride, dissolves easily in water, so rinsing canned vegetables and beans will certainly reduce their sodium content.

Steps to Remove Sodium From Canned Vegetables:

1. Open the can and with a strainer pour the vegetables into a strainer. The liquid in the can holds the majority of the sodium.
2. Place the strainer under the sink spigot.
3. Rinse the vegetables in running water for at least 30 seconds before heating, cooking or eating.