Nevertheless, the study found nearly 90% of people in this category often consume excess sodium.
How Much Sodium Should You Consume Each Day?
This is roughly equivalent to one teaspoon.
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The salt that we consume and are familiar with is made up of sodium and chloride, Liu said.
When we ingest salt, the sodium and chloride are broken down and get absorbed separately.)
The researchers found that 89% of the participants consumed too much sodium.
The average intake among study participants was about 3,000 milligrams a dayor double the AHAs ideal recommended limit.
Kodjoes team also wanted to assess whether socioeconomic status influenced sodium intake among the study participants.
Which Foods Are High in Sodium?
Food prepared outside the home often accounts for the majority of a persons sodium intake.
For one, sodium is prevalent in so many foods, Liu said.
Most processed foods and drinks have some degree of sodium in them.
Its not a lack of willpower [that causes us to] struggle to change behavior, she said.
or It doesnt matter or I cant do it.
Policymakers should do their part to address this public health issue too, Kodjoe said.
They should implement policies to reduce sodium levels in processed and packaged foods during production, she explained.
The study concluded that sodium intake is too high among people with heart disease from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
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