Mike Is a 45-Year-Old Male Who Is Concerned About His

Mike is a 45-year-old male who is concerned about his cardiovascular health. His mother and grandfather both have had heart attacks. His diet consists of a bowl of high-sugar granola breakfast cereal with whole milk; ham and American cheese on white bread for lunch; pretzels for snacks; and pepperoni pizza, steak, or cheeseburgers for most dinner meals. He also enjoys drinking beer several times a week, typically consuming five to six beers each time.
Mike does not exercise regularly but enjoys golf, swimming, and weight lifting. His job is moderately active and involves long periods of standing, which worsens his chronic back pain. Recently, Mike has been considering making some dietary and lifestyle modifications to improve his cardiovascular health and reduce his cholesterol. Answer the following questions to help Mike make healthy changes and improve his diet and lifestyle.
Mike should keep his sodium intake at or below _____ mg per day to reduce the risk of heart disease.

A) 1,000
B) 1,600
C) 2,000
D) 2,700