Question

read the following selection carefully, paying close attention to detail. it is estimated that average americans eat ten times more sodium than they actually need, mostly through salt that is added to their foods. people who eat too much salt are more likely to get high blood pressure than people who dont. a balanced diet includes food with enough natural sodium to provide all your body needs. question 15 of 24 select the correct answer. the average american diet _. is higher in sodium than it should be is lower in sodium than it should be has the correct amount of sodium contains no sodium is all sodium

Explanation:

The text states that average Americans eat ten times more salt (sodium - containing) than they actually need. This implies that the average American diet has more sodium than it should have.

Answer:

is higher in sodium than it should be