Mild Sodium Restriction Diet
Description
It has been found some individuals are sodium sensitive and their blood pressure increases with increasing dietary sodium. For these individuals, a sodium restricted diet is recommended.
A Mild Sodium Restriction Diet provides 2,000 to 3,000 milligrams of sodium per day as contrasted to the 3,000 to 4,000 milligrams suggested by the Dietary Goals Diet. The Mild Sodium Restriction Diet is used to treat chronic liver failure with edema as well as congestive heart failure and the management of mild hypertension.
The Mild Sodium Restricted Diet is adequate for all nutrients except iron for females according to the RDA's. Salt substitutes containing potassium should not be used without consultation with a health practitioner.
If diuretics are used with a sodium restricted diet, potassium supplements might be required. Significant amounts of sodium may be found in local water supplies and chemically softened water and mineral water. The amount of sodium in the water should be taken into account when planning menus.
Sample Menu
Menu for One Day
Breakfast
1/2 grapefruit
1 tsp unsalted margarine or butter
1 egg (poached) or egg substitute
1/2 c oatmeal
1 c skim milk, or milk - 2% fat
1 slice whole wheat bread
Hot, noncaloric beverage
Lunch
1 c unsalted soup, vegetable
2 tsp mayonnaise
2 oz sliced turkey breast
4 apricot halves
2 slices whole wheat bread
1/2 c low sodium tomato juice
Sliced lettuce & tomato
1/3 c cooked sweet corn
Dinner
3 oz broiled halibut
1 c brown rice
1/2 c steamed broccoli
1 slice whole wheat bread
1 tsp margarine or butter
1 banana
1 c skim milk, or milk - 2% fat
Hot, noncaloric beverage
2 tsp oil & vinegar dressing
1 c salad: romaine or boston lettuce; sliced carrot, cucumber, mushroom, bell pepper, celery
Total Calories For The Day: 1,450
Nutrient Content:
| Calories: | 1450 | Fat: | 25% |
| Protein: | 15% | Cholesterol: | 250mg |
| Carbohydrate: | 60% | Fiber: | 14g |
Food Exchange List
Bread and Cereal Exchange List: 4 or more servings/day
Recommended
| Whole wheat bread | Green peas |
| White bread (enriched) | Lentil |
| Cereals | Unsalted popcorn |
| Grains | Potatoes |
| Pastas | Sweet potatoes |
| Beans (dried) |
Avoid
Bread, rolls and crackers with salted tops
Frozen potatoes
Potato chips
Fat Exchange List: as needed; moderation advised
Recommended
| Margarine | Butter |
| Vegetable oils |
Avoid
| Bacon | Gravy |
| Commercial salad dressing |
Fruit Exchange List: 2 or more servings/day
Recommended
Fresh, frozen and canned fruits, both whole and juice
Avoid
None
Meat and Meat Substitute Exchange List: 6 or more servings/day
Recommended
| Meat | Cottage Cheese |
| Poultry | Low-sodium Tuna and Salmon |
| Fish | Unsalted Peanut Butter |
| Shellfish | Egg |
| Low-sodium Cheese |
Avoid
Smoked, cured, salted, or canned:
| Meat | Fish |
| Poultry | Shellfish |
All other cheeses
Salted peanut butter
Milk Exchange List: 2 servings/day
Recommended
All milk and milk products except buttermilk
Avoid
Buttermilk
Vegetable Exchange List: 2 servings/day
Recommended
Fresh, frozen, or low-sodium canned vegetables, except those below
Avoid
Sauerkraut
Regular tomato juice
Regular canned vegetables and vegetable juices
Miscellaneous Exchange List
Recommended
Unsalted broths
Low-sodium mustard and chili sauce
Low-sodium soups and broths
Vinegar
Black pepper - ground and other spices
Avoid
| Soy sauce | Mustard |
| Barbecue sauce | Catsup |
| Chili sauce | Monosodium glutamate (MSG) |
| Packaged, prepared, or frozen entrees | Regular commercial soups and broths |
Note: Include 6-8 cups of fluids, such as water, per day.
References
Alpers, D.H., R.E. Clouse & W.F. Stenson. 1983. Manual of Nutritional Therapeutics. Little, Brown, and Company, Boston. 457 pp.
American Cancer Society. Facts on Prostate Cancer.
Chicago Dietetic Association and the South Suburban Dietetic Association of Cook and Will counties. 1981. Manual of Clinical Dietetics. W. B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia.
Iowa Dietetics Association. 1984. Simplified Diet Manual: with Meal Patterns, 5th ed. Iowa State University Press; Ames, Iowa. 108 pp.
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