If a Diet High in Salt-Cured Foods Is an Established

If a diet high in salt-cured foods is an established risk factor for hypertension,then

A) this type of diet is negatively correlated with hypertension.
B) this type of diet is a predictor of hypertension.
C) salty foods are a definitive cause of hypertension.
D) salt restriction may or may not be advised for those who are at risk for developing hypertension.