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What is the principal cation of the extracellular fluid and the primary regulator of its volume?
What is the principal cation of the extracellular fluid and the primary regulator of its volume?
Sodium (Na+)
What is the role of sodium (Na+) in muscle contraction?
What is the role of sodium (Na+) in muscle contraction?
Assists in muscle contraction
How does sodium (Na+) assist in the absorption of some nutrients such as glucose?
How does sodium (Na+) assist in the absorption of some nutrients such as glucose?
Helps in absorption of nutrients like glucose
What is the function of sodium (Na+) in maintaining acid-base balance?
What is the function of sodium (Na+) in maintaining acid-base balance?
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What is the chemical composition of salt (sodium chloride)?
What is the chemical composition of salt (sodium chloride)?
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Define cation and anion.
Define cation and anion.
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What is the main source of sodium in the diet?
What is the main source of sodium in the diet?
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What was the daily sodium intake of Singapore residents in 2022?
What was the daily sodium intake of Singapore residents in 2022?
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What percentage of Singapore residents exceeded the daily recommended intake of sodium?
What percentage of Singapore residents exceeded the daily recommended intake of sodium?
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What are the main contributors to salt intake in Singapore residents?
What are the main contributors to salt intake in Singapore residents?
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What is the recommended maximum sodium intake per day?
What is the recommended maximum sodium intake per day?
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What are the highest food sources of zinc?
What are the highest food sources of zinc?
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