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Hidden Sodium
Reducing sodium intake by knowing what to eat and main sources of sodium in the diet is important for a healthy lifestyle. Most sodium consumed is in the form of salt, and the majority of that is consumed in processed and restaurant foods. Too much sodium is bad for your health and can increase your blood pressure and your risk for a heart attack and stroke. Watch this short, fun, informative video and learn how to live a healthier life.
Release Date: 1/31/2013
Source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP)
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