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Salt ShakerSodium and Potassium - Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 - Chapter 8
US Department of Agriculture; US Department of Health and Human Services.
Information and recommendations on sodium and potassium in the diet. Also in PDF|395 KB.
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MedlinePlus: Dietary Sodium
DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Provides a gateway to the latest news and information on the topic of dietary sodium. Offers links to research and related issues. Also in Spanish.
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USDA Nutrient Database List for Sodium
USDA. ARS. Nutrient Data Laboratory.
Find out the sodium content in common foods, sorted either alphabetically by food description (PDF|212 KB) or in descending order by nutrient content (PDF|226 KB) in common household measures.
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Sodium in Diet
DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Information related to sodium in the diet, including definition, functions, food sources, side effects, and recommendations. Also in Spanish.
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Less sodium canned foodReduce Salt and Sodium in Your Diet
DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
From the NHLBI guide to lowering high blood pressure, find tips for reducing dietary sodium and salt.
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Spice Up Your Life! Eat Less Salt and Sodium
DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
Provides information to help you reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke by reducing your sodium intake. Includes healthy food choices, cooking ideas, information on shopping and reading food labels. Also in PDF|416 KB.
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Cut Down on Salt and Sodium
DHHS. NIH. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
Explains steps people can take to reduce their sodium intake (in English and Spanish). Also in PDF|415 KB.
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