Sodium Reduction Is A Proven Strategy That Saves Lives—More Work Is Needed to Hold Industry Accountable

Americans eat too much sodium—about 70 percent more than is recommended by the World Health Organization. Sodium intake above recommended levels accounts for nearly 10 percent of deaths from heart disease and stroke in this country. The science is clear: For most Americans, reducing sodium intake will substantially improve heart health. But most sodium in our diets comes from packaged and restaurant food, making dietary changes virtually impossible without changes to the food supply.