Sodium Reduction Fact Sheets

Get the facts about sodium before you eat out at restaurants.

The fact sheets listed below can help you understand how sodium affects your health and the health of your loved ones, including children. These resources can also help you find ways to reduce sodium in your diet.

Facts About Sodium

• Sodium: The Facts Cdc-pdf[PDF-161K]
• Sources of Sodium in Your Diet Cdc-pdf[PDF – 320 KB]

Sources of Sodium and Sodium Intake

• Sodium’s Role in Processed Foods Cdc-pdf[PDF-867K]

Reducing Sodium in Your Diet

• Sodium and the Dietary Guidelines Cdc-pdf[PDF-724K]

Sodium and Children

• Reducing Sodium Intake in Children

Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors Around Sodium

• What do Consumers Really Think About Sodium? Cdc-pdf[PDF-242K]