Salt / Sodium Health News Page 3

Agency sets short- and long-term goals in effort to cut Americans' risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke

Study found higher odds for heart attack, stroke in people who consumed more sodium daily

But salt and fat still a concern, expert says

Frequent fluid stops entice racers to drink more than they need, expert says

Most of it comes from processed or restaurant food, not salt shaker, experts say

But finding is preliminary and much more research needed to test hypothesis, experts say

Study participants had far more sodium than the recommended daily limit

Salt, cholesterol consumption higher at sit-down restaurants, researchers find

But one expert questions the controversial findings

Many cold cuts, pizza, packaged meals contain too much sodium to be labeled healthy

These items tend to have more fat, sugar and salt than unprocessed foods, researchers say

Study found damage to organs and tissues, even with no sign of hypertension

But experts say restricting intake is still advisable

Children, teens consume more calories, fat and salt on days they eat this American staple

But Americans still eat too few vegetables and too much salt, survey finds