"Most Americans should cut their salt consumption in half, to less than a teaspoon a day, according to the first report clarifying dietary guidelines published in 2005.
About 69 percent of U.S. adults need to limit sodium to 1,500 milligrams daily because their age, race or medical condition puts them at risk of heart disease or stroke, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said today. Americans eat and drink 3,436 milligrams of sodium on average."
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Don’t Pass the Salt: Most Americans Get Double What They Should - Bloomberg.com
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