I noticed that Katie Couric had a story on the salt/sodium intake of Americans on the “Evening News” last night.

The Institute of Medicine has asked the Food and Drug Administration to set new federal guidelines as to how much salt can be added to foods by restaurants, food and beverage service companies, and food manufacturers. The FDA is expected to make their decision soon after reviewing various information.

All parties concerned feel that as a country the U.S. has not had much luck in lowering the amount of salt/sodium intake in our foods. It is hoped that by requiring less salt in prepared meals and processed foods that total salt consumption will be greatly reduced.  bjmdjd

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