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High potassium diets are -

A
Green leafy vegetables
B
Milk
C
Banana
D
Iodised salt
High-Yield Explanation
<p> Potassium:- Adult human body contains 250g of potassium. Potassium is vasoactive , increases the blood flow and sustains metabolic needs of the tissue. Potassium is released by endothelial cells and it supplements lower BP. Rich sources: Tender coconut oil is rich source. Green leafy vegetables, potato, beans, chicken etc. Plasma concentration of K is 3.4-5 mEq/L. Dietary requirement-3-4 g/day. {Reference: Park&;s textbook of community medicine 23 rd edition, pg 622}

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