KANSAS CITY — Most people in the US consume too much sodium, with the majority coming from processed, packaged and prepared foods. This includes dairy products, with cheese, cheese ingredients, and ...

SALT HAS BECOME A CONSTANT in the American diet. It's in just about every prepared food item in today's supermarket; from frozen dinners to canned soup, salt is the food industry's preservative and ...

The sodium content of packaged food as well as the amount of sodium US households acquire from packaged foods have decreased significantly in recent years, although most households continue to have ...

WASHINGTON — The latest sodium survey from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) found nearly half of the 1,000 respondents don’t know how much sodium they consume daily, and nearly half ...

Lowering sodium in packaged and prepared foods could significantly improve cardiovascular health and prevent many cases of heart disease, stroke and deaths in the general population in France and the ...

FDA is asking packaged and prepared food manufacturers to further slash sodium in their products over three years to help Americans reduce their daily intake of the nutrient by 20% as part of a larger ...

Foods high in sodium may not always be so easy to spot. Even if you never reach for the salt shaker, you probably eat more sodium than you realize. More than 70% of the sodium in our diets comes from ...

Sodium is an essential mineral that’s beneficial when enjoyed in moderation. Opt for high-sodium foods that are nutrient-dense and minimally processed, like nuts, olives, fermented foods and canned ...

NEW YORK - Food companies are coming under renewed pressure to use less salt after U.S. regulators spelled out long-awaited guidelines aimed at reducing sodium levels in dozens of foods including ...

Sodium reduction in food processing is a critical area of research with extensive implications for public health and industry practices. Various strategies have been developed to lower sodium levels ...