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EurekAlert!: Study reveals association between dietary sodium consumption and both general and abdominal obesity New research to be presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11-14 May) shows an association between the amount of sodium consumed in the diet and the risk of ... Study reveals association between dietary sodium consumption and both general and abdominal obesity Find out how much sodium the American Heart Association recommends and get tips for keeping track of how much sodium and salt you’re eating. How Much Sodium Should I Eat Per Day?
Understanding the Context
- American Heart Association On average, Americans eat more than 3,400 milligrams of sodium each day — much more than the American Heart Association and other health organizations recommend. Most of us are likely underestimating how much sodium we eat, if we can estimate it at all. How Much Sodium Should I Eat Per Day - American Heart Association Enjoy high-potassium foods regularly. These include sweet potatoes, potatoes, greens, tomatoes and lower-sodium tomato sauce, white beans, kidney beans, nonfat yogurt, oranges, bananas and cantaloupe.
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Key Insights
Potassium helps counter the effects of sodium and may help lower your blood pressure. At restaurants: Tell them how you like it.