Nutrition affects overall health and the risk for developing several chronic diseases.
Clinical, animal and epidemiological research have shown that increased consumption of saturated fats and cholesterol increase levels of both total and LDL serum cholesterol. The prevalence of osteoporosis among postmenopausal women in the United States ranges from 10 percent in African Americans to 21 percent in Caucasians and Asians. Sodium Sodium plays an essential role in regulation of body fluids and blood pressure. High sodium intake has been associated with higher blood pressure in many studies in diverse populations. Research suggests that sodium reduction lowers blood pressure in those who are hypertensive, and especially in those who are sensitive to salt.