High Blood Pressure

Frequently Asked Questions

17. What will the food label tell me about the amount of salt, or sodium, in that product?

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Look for foods and seasonings that are labeled as low-salt or "no added salt." 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.