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FDA Updates Food Industry Guidance with an Emphasis on Sodium

10/06/2021

An October 15th release by the Food and Drug Administration recommends that food manufacturers, QSRs, and food service providers reduce sodium content in foods consumed in the U.S.  The FDA now advises a maximum sodium intake of 3 grams per day, a 12 percent reduction from 3.4 grams.  This action follows a 2016 FDA draft guidance proposing a redction in sodium in foods. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans’ recommends a maximum of 2.3 grams per day for those over 14 years of age. 

 

Lowering sodium intake should contribute to a lower prevalence of hypertension, renal and cardiovascular disease. The FDA is now intent on persuading the food industry to reduce salt content in foods and will issue revised targets and will monitor the sodium content of food.