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Sodium reduction: an important public health strategy for heart health
Mugavero KL , Gunn JP , Dunet DO , Bowman BA . J Public Health Manag Pract 2014 20 S1-5 High intake of dietary sodium is associated with elevated blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.1 Heart disease and stroke are the first and fourth leading causes of death in the United States2; from a public health perspective, this makes control of hypertension an important issue. | To address this, the Million Hearts initiative (led by the US Department of Health and Human Services), Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Healthy People 2020, and guidelines from numerous health organizations recommend reducing the amount of sodium consumed in the diet.3 Most sodium consumed by Americans comes from processed and restaurant foods. Because these sources make up a large part of the American diet and because consumers have little control over the level of sodium in these foods, it is often difficult for consumers to reduce their sodium intake.4 Many of the ingredients and food products served in schools, work sites, and group meal sites such as senior citizen centers contain high levels of sodium. Even when food purchasers and food service staff try to offer healthier food options, lower-sodium ingredients and products may not be easily available and accessible. |
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