Salt

Listen to the following file and try to do the T/F exercise below:

a. US experts say Americans harming world salt supplies.                           T / F

b. The article says American people have a love affair with salt.                  T / F

c. The article says people should drive less for their health.                        T / F

d. Salt consumption in Americans has remained stable for decades.              T / F

e. Everyone is happy about calls for a reduction of salt in food in the USA.    T / F

f. One group said a reduction in salt in food could harm people.                   T / F

g. A personal liberty group said salt laws would attack personal freedom.      T / F

h. Around 10 per cent of American adults suffer from high blood pressure.     T / F

DISCUSSION:

1. What are the good and bad things about salt?
2. Would you be happy without salt in your food?
3. Why aren’t people cutting down on salt?
4. What health problems does salt create?
5. Do you always follow what food experts say?
6. What would you like to drastically reduce (or increase) in your diet?
7. Is it an attack on personal freedom if the government introduces salt laws?