Dash 2

 Research shows that dietary patterns, including the DASH diet, providing less than 2300 milligrams of sodium per day promote lower blood pressure levels. Dietary patterns that limit sodium intake to 1500 milligrams per day are even more effective for lowering blood pressure, especially for middle-aged and older adults, African Americans, and those living with high blood pressure. Christian is at an increased risk for high blood pressure because he is over 40 years of age. On the Spreadsheet Report, find the column for sodium (Sod). How does Christian's dietary intake of sodium on this day compare to the 1500-milligram recommended limit?

Multiple Choice

• Christian consumed more than 1500 milligrams of sodium, but his intake was still below the CDRR for sodium.
• Christian consumed less than 1500 milligrams of sodium.
• Christian consumed more than the CDRR for sodium.

According to the provided Spreadsheet Report, Christian's total sodium intake for the day was 1,223.7 milligrams. This amount is clearly less than the 1500-milligram recommended limit for lowering blood pressure effectively, especially for individuals at higher risk like Christian.

Given this data, the correct multiple-choice answer is:

"Christian consumed less than 1500 milligrams of sodium."