Question

1) What is the function of sodium in the body? What if the sodium intake is high in the body?

2) Meena got the habit of washing fruits and vegetables after cutting into small pieces. Do you think this might affect the nutritional value of the fruits and vegetables? What would you suggest Meena to maintain the nutritional value of cut fruits and vegetables?

Answer 1

1) Sodium helps in the proper functioning of muscular and nervous systems. If the sodium intake is high in the body it tends to increase blood pressure

2) Washing fruits and vegetables after cutting into small pieces decreases the nutritional value as it washes away the minerals and vitamins present in it. I would suggest her to wash them well before cutting