Why Is Salt So Bad for You, Anyway?

You've probably been told that eating too much salt is bad for you, especially if you have high blood pressure. But what exactly does salt do to our bodies that can make it so hard on our hearts?

Watch the video and answer the questions
Can too much liquid in the blood vessels create more pressure?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Maybe

Can too much salt cause high blood pressure?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Maybe

Can high blood pressure strengthen the blood vessel overtime?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Maybe

Can plaques make the blood vessel broader?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Maybe

Can high blood pressure damage the blood vessels l in the brain?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Maybe

Discussion
Think about the questions below - let's discuss them in class:

1. How much salt do you consume dally?
2. Do you like your food salty or not? Why?
3. How should we limit our salt intake?