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Halite or sodium chloride

Halite or sodium chloride


Is the mineral (Salt)
Chemical name is sodium
chloride

Benefit of salt
Maintains water balance in the body
Involved in muscle and nerve activity
Important in cellular osmotic pressure

Content of salt diet


WHO guideline: 5g salt per day (< 2g sodium per day)
Mauritian guideline: 6g salt per day ( 2.36g sodium per
day)

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