Why it’ s Important to Eat Less Salt
• Salt, also known as sodium, is found in many foods.
• Most foods you eat have salt even if you can’ t see or taste it.
• Salt causes the body to act like a sponge and hold water.
• Eating too much salt can cause weight gain, swelling in your legs and water in your lungs.
• Eating less salt will help you feel better.
You can eat less salt if you:
• Aim for 2,000 milligrams( mg) of sodium per day.
• Choose foods that are low in salt.
• Don’ t add salt when you cook or eat.
• Take the salt shaker off the table.
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