This research aims to clarify the variability of urinary Na/K ratios based on multiple 24-hour urine collections and their association with dietary sodium and potassium intakes.
Conducted multiple 24-hour urine collections to measure urinary Na/K ratios.
Performed dietary assessments to evaluate sodium and potassium intakes.
Analyzed data to investigate correlations between urine ratios and dietary intake.
Examined food group contributions to overall sodium and potassium consumption.
Urinary Na/K ratios showed significant variability across different 24-hour collections.
There is a positive correlation between dietary sodium intake and urinary Na/K ratios.
Dietary potassium intake appeared to inversely relate to urinary Na/K ratios.