there are indication that the next big dietary issue will be reducing sodium intake. Many consumers are aware that consuming too much salt has been linked to high blood pressure and have reduced the amount they use in cooking and at the table. There are increasing concerns, however, about high levels of sodium from processed foods and restaurant cuisine.
Today, the average American take in about 4,000 mg of sodium daily; the adequate intake for healthy body function in people under 50 is only 1,500 mg.