US EditionPizza, Soup, Chicken Among Biggest Sources of Sodium for Americans
- Researchers analyzed data from the 2017-2020 NHANES survey to identify major sodium sources among U.S. Racial and ethnic groups.
- This study followed earlier work that may have overestimated sodium intake in Asian Americans by assuming salt was added to rice during cooking.
- Pizza, soup, and chicken rank among the top ten sodium sources across all groups, while culturally unique foods contribute significantly to Asian American sodium intake.
- On average, Americans ingest roughly 3,400 milligrams of sodium each day, which surpasses the American Heart Association's suggested limit of 2,300 milligrams to lower the risk of heart disease.
- Experts advise personalized sodium-reduction strategies that include dietary variation, potassium-rich foods, and considering salt substitutes to improve heart health for diverse populations.
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NewMediaWireUnderstanding cultural differences in salt usage may help lower consumption
An analysis of data from a national health survey conducted before the pandemic found that pizza, soup and chicken are some of the main sources of sodium (salt) intake for people in all racial and ethnic groups. The study also showed clear differences among adults based on race and ethnicity.
Pizza, soup, chicken among biggest sources of sodium for Americans
Pizza, soup and chicken are among the main sources of sodium for Americans of all racial and ethnic groups, contributing to high blood pressure and heart disease in the United States, researchers reported.
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Pizza, Soup and Chicken Among Top Sources of Sodium for All Americans
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Sodium intake varies across racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.
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 customized advice about sodium intake, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.
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