Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Frantic00/Getty Images Your body needs sodium to function properly, but most Americans consume about 48% above the recommended ...

Salt, scientifically known as sodium chloride, plays a pivotal role in flavouring our meals and preserving food. However, as per insights from the Harvard School of Public Health's The Nutrition ...

Pizza, soup, and chicken are the top sources of sodium for most U.S. adults. Asian American diets include four sodium sources not shared with other groups. More than 80% of U.S. adults consume more ...

Americans are being urged to limit their sodium intake, with US Dietary Guidelines recommending 2,300 mgs a day or less. Meanwhile, sodium reduction targets for National School Lunch and School ...

Canned soups that are high in fiber and lean protein and low in sodium promote heart health. Get to know the healthiest soups for high blood pressure.

WASHINGTON -- The US Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it will be lowering its targets for sodium content in processed, packaged, and prepared foods, but not to levels recommended for ...

Almost all adults in the U.S. consume more sodium (salt) than recommended, yet the sources and use of sodium vary among people of different races and ethnicities, indicating the need for culturally ...