Most Americans consume too much salt. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends significant reductions in sodium intake.
1 gram of sodium is 43.5 mmol of sodium (molecular weight 22.9 g)
Sodium represents 39.2% of the weight of salt.
The average salt intake of Americans is 3.4 grams of sodium per day. Some individuals consume higher amounts.
Population
Daily Sodium Target
default
< 2.3 g per day
adult >= 51 years of age
< 1.5 g per day
African-American
hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney disease
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