Americans Still Consume Too Much Salt
Most Americans eat too much salt on a daily basis, potentially putting their health at risk, federal health officials reported Thursday.
More than 90 percent of children and 89 percent of adults consume more sodium than is recommended in the new 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The new guidelines advise no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) of salt a day — about a teaspoon — for most adults.
“Nearly all Americans, regardless of age, race or gender, consume more salt than is recommended for a healthy diet,” said lead study author Sandra Jackson, an epidemiologist in the CDC’s division for heart disease and stroke prevention.
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