Pizza, chips, cheese, and processed foods. These are all foods kids crave and for most
American children, they are a big contributor to too much dietary salt. I'm Rachelle Grossman with your latest health
news. A new report from the CDC finds that about
90% of children in the US between the ages of 6 and 18 eat too much sodium daily. On average, kids consume about 3300 milligrams
per day, and that's before any salt is added at the table. The recommended daily sodium intake for kids
is less than 2300 milligrams per day. Researchers say the findings are cause for
concern because too much salt can lead to high blood pressure, which can lead to heart
disease and stroke. Pay attention to sodium information on nutrition
labels..
