Americans still consume more salt than they should; however, the intake is about the same as it was 50 years ago. According to research done at Harvard University School of Public Health, researchers found that people consistently consumed about 3,700 milligrams of sodium per day. Current sodium guidelines advise up to 2,300 milligrams (about one teaspoon) a day for adults, and 1,500 milligrams for those who have or are at risk for high blood pressure. For more information and tips on how to cut back your usage of salt, see what this USA article has to say. Do you or your kids struggle with controlling salt intake? Share with us on Facebook.0 Do You Know Where America's Salt Intake Stands?
Americans still consume more salt than they should; however, the intake is about the same as it was 50 years ago. According to research done at Harvard University School of Public Health, researchers found that people consistently consumed about 3,700 milligrams of sodium per day. Current sodium guidelines advise up to 2,300 milligrams (about one teaspoon) a day for adults, and 1,500 milligrams for those who have or are at risk for high blood pressure. For more information and tips on how to cut back your usage of salt, see what this USA article has to say. Do you or your kids struggle with controlling salt intake? Share with us on Facebook.
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