Stakeholder Discussion to Reduce Population-Wide Sodium Intake and Decrease Sodium in the Food Supply
Published: May 05, 2014
- Discuss the current status and future implications of reducing sodium in the food supply.
- Presentation topics included scientific evidence for sodium reduction and public health policy recommendations.
- A well-established body of scientific research shows that there is a strong relationship between excess sodium intake and high blood pressure and other adverse health outcomes.
Supporting Materials
- Science News: Cutting Sodium to Prevent CVD and Stroke
- Science News: Methodological Issues in Cohort Studies That Relate Sodium Intake to Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes
- Science News: Sodium, Blood Pressure, and Cardiovascular Disease: Further Evidence Supporting the American Heart Association Sodium Reduction Recommendations
Recommended Reading
- 2013 AHA/ACC Guideline on Lifestyle Management to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk (PDF)
- Better Population Health Through Behavior Change in Adults: A Call to Action (PDF)
- American Heart Association Guide for Improving Cardiovascular Health at the Community Level, 2013 Update
- Population Approaches to Improve Diet, Physical Activity, and Smoking Habits