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American Salt Intake Is 2X Too High

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(Newser) – Most Americans eat way too much salt, and people with salt-sensitive medical conditions consume twice as much as they should, Scientific American reports. The American average is 3,456 milligrams per day. The FDA guideline for someone not at risk is 2,300 milligrams, or one teaspoon. For older people, African Americans, and people with hiogh blood pressure—about two-thirds of the population—that number is 1,500 milligrams.

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freethemall
Mar 27, 09 7:30 PM CDT
I know I consume way too much salt. I'm sure I'll die from it, if something else don't kill me first. Reply
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piesmusher
Mar 27, 09 7:40 PM CDT
damn, too much salt. we need some slow food lol Reply
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riffran
Mar 28, 09 12:26 AM CDT
but I like my salty Margaritas.....add a little Patron, or Don Julio.....yummmmmy Reply
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Forderon
Mar 28, 09 10:06 PM CDT
We consume too much of something that's bad for us? I'm shocked. Reply
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