The association between sodium and health continues to a topic of interest, with the United States government calling for an increased availability of affordable, nutritious food options that have lower sodium. The most recent action came in the form of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released on January 7, 2016.1
Population Group – U.S. |
Daily Sodium Intake Guidelines |
| Adults and children less than 14 years and older | Less than 2,300 mg |
| Individuals with hypertension and prehypertension | Less than 1,500 mg |
Morton Salt respects the goals of the Dietary Guidelines, and, in fact, has been offering reduced-sodium solutions for more than 40 years. As the category leader, we focus our efforts on meeting the needs of our customers. We provide a variety of product options and the support of our technical team to help find the right solution for our customers.
View the 2015 Dietary Guidelines on the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services website.
1. U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015. 8th Edition, Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, January 2016.