NIHSeniorHealth: High Blood Pressure

What Is High Blood Pressure? Risk Factors and Prevention Symptoms and Diagnosis Treating High Blood Pressure Frequently Asked Questions MedlinePlus for More Information Printer friendly version		High Blood Pressure Frequently Asked Questions 17. What will the food label tell you about the amount of salt, or sodium, in that product? Click to enlarge image Look for the sodium content in milligrams and the Percent Daily Value. Aim for foods that are less than 5 percent of the Daily Value of sodium. Foods with 20 percent or more Daily Value of sodium are considered high.

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