12 Questions
Which food source usually contains the highest amount of chloride per gram?
Unprocessed fish
Where is chloride distributed in the body?
In the extracellular fluid compartment
What is the average daily intake of chloride recommended for healthy adults?
3 g
How does chloride absorption primarily occur in the body?
From the intestine
What is the approximate amount of chloride found in fruits and vegetables per gram of food?
1 mg
How much chloride per day is recommended for healthy adults, including during pregnancy and lactation?
3 g
In what type of foods can higher amounts of chloride be found naturally?
Raw and unprocessed fish and meat
What is the main dietary source of chloride?
Sodium chloride (table salt)
Where is chloride naturally found in foods?
Raw and unprocessed fish and meat
How much chloride per day is recommended for healthy adults?
3 g
In what form is chloride absorption most efficient?
From the intestine
What is the average chloride content in fruits and vegetables per gram of food?
1 mg
Test your knowledge about chloride, a major mineral found in various foods. Learn about the main dietary sources of chloride and the amount of chloride present in different types of unprocessed foods.
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