Being aware of fat sources and contents. Fat is not the only dietary source of calories but it does provide more calories than the equivalent weight of protein or carbohydrate. Fat supplies 9 calories per gram, compared with 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrates. Doctors believe that hypertension is related to the high sodium consumption of many Americans, and they, along with nutritionists, emphasize the preventive strategy of lower sodium intake throughout life. Increasing evidence links hypertension to low levels of calcium and to other nutrients.
Obesity is also a major factor in hypertension.
Those mile-high, tasty biscuits you purchase contain more sodium than if you were to prepare them in your own kitchen. The restaurant biscuit has over twice the sodium of the homemade version, even when both are the same size. Table salt adds flavor to the biscuits. Foods prepared without salt often taste bland unless other spices are used. Since biscuits do not contain spices, the salt is an important flavoring element.