Salt: Tips for Cutting Back

Eating some salt is part of a healthy diet. Your body uses salt to function well. But most people eat much more sodium than their bodies need.

Our pamphlet Salt: Tips for Cutting Back describes some of the risks of eating too much salt, guides readers on how to keep track of their salt intake and offers tips for cutting back. This title:

• Explains that most people eat more salt than their bodies need
• Describes the health risks of eating too much salt
• Defines healthy salt guidelines
• Lists 10 simple ways to cut back on salt
• Lists some salty foods to avoid
• National Health Information Award winner