DEAR DR. ROACH: I read in a health journal that large amounts of sodium are unhealthy for one’s diet. The government standard ...
The American Heart Association recommends that adults take in no more than 2,300 milligrams per day, which is roughly the amount of sodium in 1 teaspoon of salt. On average, people in the US ...
Americans consume an average of 2,000 to 5,000 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day, which is well above the recommended intake.
Children aged 6 years and under should have no more than 1.2g of sodium per day. Children aged 7 to 10 years should have no more than 2g of sodium per day. Calcium is required for the development ...
Sodium can hide in sneaky places, including bottled salad dressings, and excess intake results in heart disease and high ...