The FDA's phase two draft guidance on sodium reduction, released on August 15, sets new voluntary targets for food manufacturers to reduce average consumption to 2,750 milligrams per day by 2024, as ... MedPage Today: FDA to Challenge Food Industry to Take Up New Sodium Targets Food: FDA pushes for progress in sodium reduction target, aims to cut average intake to 2,750 mg/day FDA pushes for progress in sodium reduction target, aims to cut average intake to 2,750 mg/day High sodium consumption has become a health hazard because a new Vanderbilt University study discovered that it directly increases heart failure risk. Researchers found that excess salt ...

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The Times of India on MSN: Hidden sodium in everyday foods: How excess salt raises blood pressure and simple ways to reduce intake High salt intake often goes unnoticed because it hides in everyday foods like snacks, sauces, and packaged meals. This excess sodium leads to water retention, increased blood volume, and eventually ... Hidden sodium in everyday foods: How excess salt raises blood pressure and simple ways to reduce intake