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[Recommended Amount Per Day] The USDA, AHA and many other sources all recommend keeping your sodium intake under 2300 milligrams per day. The AHA also recommends that African Americans, middle-aged and older adults, and those with high blood pressure should try to consume less than 1,500 mg of sodium per day. [Sources] Salted snack foods (pretzels, chips, etc.), many fast food items, many canned foods, ham, bacon, corned beef, hot dogs and other similar meats, certain frozen foods, and certain dressings. And of course, any food you add salt to. [Description] 
Sodium Sodium is another nutrient that's viewed as "bad" even though a certain amount is actually required by the body to help maintain proper fluid balance, help with the function of nerves and muscles, and more. It's when sodium intake is too high that the negative effects (most notably high blood pressure) occur. This makes sodium another nutrient that should be limited in our diet.
The Beginner's Guide To Diet, Nutrition & Healthy Eating
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