MMWR Vol. 61 / Early Release

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	Early Release Volume 61, Early Release February 7, 2012

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Vital Signs: Food Categories Contributing the Most to Sodium Consumption — United States, 2007–2008
Most of the U.S. population consumes sodium in excess of daily guidelines (<2,300 mg overall and 1,500 mg for specific populations). Excessive sodium consumption raises blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, the nation’s first and fourth leading causes of death. Identifying food categories contributing the most to daily sodium consumption can help reduction. Sodium consumption from specific food categories was estimated among 7,227 participants aged ≥2 years in the What We Eat in America, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2007–2008. This report summarizes the results.
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