Sodium
Nutrient - Estimated Amounts Needed
500 mg/day for adults,120 mg for infants, Daily Value recommendation - no more than 2,400 to 3,000 mg/day
Benefits/Deficiency Symptoms
Sodium is required by the body to regulate blood pressure and blood volume. It helps regulate the fluid balance in your body. Sodium also helps in the proper functioning of muscles and nerves. Many people get far more sodium than they need, which tends to cause health problems. Different body types need different amounts of sodium.
Fruit Sources
Most fruits contain a small amount of zinc, but the following have a significant amount:
Blackberries,Kiwi
Vegetable Sources
Most vegetables have some zinc, but these have a significant amount: Peas, Lima Beans, Squash - summer, Potatoes, Corn, Sweet potato
Nut/Seed Sources
Pumpkin Seeds,Pine Nuts/Pignolias,Cashews,Sunflower Seeds,Pecans,Brazil Nuts,Almonds,Walnuts