Newses & Articles
Sodium: Look at the Label
NOTE: FDA has issued final changes to update the Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods. For more information, see Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label.
También disponible en Español (Spanish)
About 75% of dietary sodium comes from eating packaged and restaurant foods. Most Americans eat too much sodium, and too much sodium can raise blood pressure – which can have serious health consequences if not treated.
The Nutrition Facts Label is a handy tool you can use every day to see the amount of sodium in packaged foods and beverages and make informed dietary choices. FDA’s education materials show you how!
Sodium in Your Diet Fact Sheet
A printable backgrounder that offers the basics on sodium’s health effects, easy how-to’s for using the Nutrition Facts Label to reduce sodium intake, and practical tips for getting less sodium through smart dietary choices.
Sodium Infographic
An at-a-glance visual tool that includes a handy simple call to action for using the Nutrition Facts Label to reduce sodium intake.