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More than 90% of kids ages 6-18 eat more sodium than recommended, heightening their risk of developing high blood pressure and heart disease.
That sodium doesn’t come from the salt shaker, either.
About 43% of sodium eaten by children comes from the 10 foods they eat most often: pizza, bread and rolls, cold cuts/cured meats, savory snacks, sandwiches, cheese, chicken patties/nuggets, pasta mixed dishes, Mexican mixed dishes, and soups, according to the CDC.
Check out the CDC’s new English or Spanish video to find tips on how to reduce sodium in children’s diets.
“If you choose a lower sodium option, chances are that your children will too,” said Dr. Ileana Arias, the CDC’s principal deputy director, in the new videos.
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