Potatoes in an Idaho Grocery Story (IMAGE)

University of Washington School of Medicine/UW Medicine

Potatoes in an Idaho Grocery Story

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Even though potatoes are potassium-rich, it would take six a day to meet potassium intake recommendations. Less than 1 percent of people from four countries in a recent study were able to consume the correct type and amount of foods to decrease sodium and increase potassium in their daily diet to reach target levels.

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Alice C. Gray

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