What are the daily dietary guidelines for adults and children regarding the use of sodium?
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that persons 2 or more years of age and older consume no more than 2,300 milligrams per day of sodium. That amount is equivalent to one teaspoon of salt. The average American, however, consumes almost two times more than this recommended amount. Will we see immediate changes in salt levels in our food? The program would be a gradual reduction over a 10-year period. Several manufacturers have already begun to decrease the sodium content of their foods. For example, Kellogg’s has already begun to decrease the sodium in its cereals, and Campbell’s has reduced the sodium intake of its soups. What can we do to reduce salt in our diets now? Fresh foods contain very little sodium. There are many low-sodium alternatives to seasoning with salt. Try some of these ideas to cut back on salt now: Introduce additional flavor to your foods with herbs and spices like garlic, oregano, basil, pepper, thyme and sesame. If a recipe calls for salt, cut the amo
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