Sentences with phrase «cover sodium losses»

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One reason for the high price of sodium in this country is an extra charge to cover losses by shipment.»

The AI was arbitrarily set by the DRI committee at 1,500 mg sodium or a little more than one half teaspoon (3 grams) of salt per day for young adults ``... to ensure that the overall diet provides an adequate intake of other important nutrients and to cover sodium sweat losses in unacclimatized individuals who are exposed to high temperatures or who become physically active...» However, no supporting information on young adults was provided to confirm that this arbitrary figure was in any way justified.