Source: Food & Nutrition Unit
Salt is commonly confused with sodium. Sodium can be found in foods without table salt. Lowering the amount of sodium you eat can help reduce the risk of long-term health conditions. Watch Agent Salty discover the recommended amount of sodium to eat, identify some foods with high sodium, and explain easy ways to lower sodium! Let the mission begin!
Learn more about Sodium:
Spying Out Sodium (PDF)
Nutrition Essentials #6 Minerals Course
The Sodium Content of Your Food (PDF)
For more information about health and nutrition, visit the Food and Nutrition Unit of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
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