Professional Sodium Reduction Resources

At a glance

Most U.S. children and adults consume too much sodium. Excessive sodium increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. These resources provide additional information about the science supporting sodium reduction.

Photo illustration of a wooden spoon with salt and a stethoscope.

Publications and reports

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) information on lowering sodium in the food supply

Dietary Reference Intakes for sodium and potassium

Trends in blood pressure and usual dietary sodium intake among children and adolescents

Study: Adults receiving advice from health professionals to reduce sodium may lead to sodium reduction behavior

Estimated 24-hour urinary sodium and potassium excretion in U.S. adults

Potential impact of voluntary sodium reductions in commercially processed and prepared foods

U.S. consumers’ attitudes over time about actions or policies to limit sodium

Association between higher sodium excretion and higher blood pressure plus association between higher potassium excretion and lower blood pressure

Comparison of label and laboratory sodium values in popular foods in the United States

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Content Source:
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)