Which of the following individuals should follow the American Heart Association recommendation to limit salt intake to 1500 mg/d?
A) A 41-year-old with hypertension
B) A 37-year-old with appendicitis
C) A 27-year-old with an ovarian cyst
D) An 18-year-old with pneumonia

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The American Heart Association recommends limiting salt intake to 1500 mg/d for individuals with hypertension, which is a condition where high blood pressure puts extra strain on the heart and blood vessels. Therefore, the 41-year-old with hypertension is the only individual from the given options who should follow the recommendation to limit salt intake.

Which of the Following Individuals Should Follow the American Heart