Free AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Practice Question

A patient with hypertension who is keeping track of sodium intake asks for assistance with interpreting the nutritional label on a canned soup. The label states that the soup contains 900 mg of sodium per serving, and the daily value percentage next to it is 39%. Based on this information, what is the best advice you can provide the patient regarding the consumption of this soup?

  • You can consume this soup, but make sure to balance your other meals to stay within your daily sodium goals.

  • Since the soup only contains 900 mg of sodium, it's a low-sodium choice suitable for your diet.

  • This soup is within the recommended limits for your condition, so it's safe to consume.

  • With 39% of the daily value for sodium per serving, this soup is high in sodium, and you should limit or avoid it to manage your hypertension.

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