Description:
One of the most common uses for salt is for the consumption of it while it seasons our foods. Salt is on almost every table in people’s homes and in restaurants.
Social Impact:
Although salt is an essential mineral that the body needs to function, too much salt can have the opposite effect and cause health problems. Two major health problems related to a high consumption of salt are high blood pressure, which can result in heart attacks or death, and cardiovascular disease, which can lead to strokes, heart attacks, and death.