According to the American Heart Association, 9 out of 10 Americans consume too much sodium. Where does it come from? The Salty Six Infographic.
65% comes from supermarkets and convenience stores
25% comes from restaurants
10% comes from other sources
3,400 milligrams is the amount of sodium that the average American consumes.
1,500 milligrams or less is the amount recommended by the AHA for ideal heart health.
Take the Sodium Quiz to see if your diet could benefit from a little less salt.