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Assignment: Food Choices and the Impact on Fluid and Electrolyte Balance (USE YOUR BOOK FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT) Part 1: Food Choices and Their Impact on Sodium, Chloride, and Potassium Levels Instructions: For this part of the assignment, you will explore the food choices that are related to sodium, chloride, and potassium. Follow the instructions below to complete the assignment.

1. Sodium: a. Identify five food sources that are high in sodium.

• Explain the importance of sodium in the body and its role in fluid balance.
• Discuss the consequences of excessive sodium intake on health.
• Suggest alternative food choices that are lower in sodium but still provide essential nutrients.

2. Chloride: a. Identify five food sources that are rich in chloride.

• Explain the role of chloride in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance.
• Discuss the consequences of chloride deficiency or excess on health.
• Provide recommendations for incorporating chloride-rich foods into a balanced diet.

3. Potassium: a. Identify five food sources that are high in potassium.

• Explain the importance of potassium in the body and its impact on fluid balance.
• Discuss the consequences of potassium deficiency or excess on health.
• Propose strategies to increase potassium intake through dietary choices.

Requirements:

• Your assignment should be well-organized and written in a clear and concise manner.
• Use credible sources to support your answers and include proper citations.
• The assignment should be a minimum of 5 pages (excluding the title page and references).
• Use APA style for formatting and referencing.