Sodium Reduction Fact Sheets

Get the facts about sodium before you eat out at restaurants.

The fact sheets listed below can help you understand how sodium affects your health and the health of your loved ones, including children. These resources can also help you find ways to reduce sodium in your diet.

Facts About Sodium

• Sodium: The Facts [PDF-161K]
• The Role of Sodium in Your Food [PDF-1.2M]
• Sources of Sodium in Your Diet [PDF – 320 KB]

Sources of Sodium and Sodium Intake

• Sodium’s Role in Processed Foods [PDF-867K]

Reducing Sodium in Your Diet

• Sodium and the Dietary Guidelines [PDF-724K]
• Tips to Reduce Sodium [PDF-178K]
• Reducing Sodium in Your Diet to Help Control Your Blood Pressure [PDF-750K]

Sodium and Children

• High Sodium Intake in Children and Adolescents: Cause for Concern [PDF-830K]

Sodium and Older Adults

• Online Resources for Reducing Sodium in Older Adults [PDF-756K]
• Tips to Reduce Sodium in Older Adults [PDF-247K]

Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors Around Sodium

• What do Consumers Really Think About Sodium? [PDF-242K]