How Much Salt is Too Much?

You are probably eating more than you realize.

How Much Salt is Too Much? (12/13/2006)

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Questions answered by this presentation:

1. Where does most of the salt in our food come from?
2. Why is there so much salt in prepared and packaged foods?
3. What is the relationship between sodium, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease?
4. What is considered high blood pressure and what percentage of the U.S. population has high blood pressure?
5. How can an individual take control of his or her salt intake?

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