Micronutrients – CCEASodium

Functions

The body needs sodium for:

• fluid balance – sodium helps keep the body's fluid level balanced
• nerve function – sodium is required for the normal functioning of the nervous system

Sources

• food high in salt – for example crisps, ready meals, salted peanuts
• table salt – salt we add to our food for flavour
• cheese
• processed foods – for example processed meats like salami