Salt Matters: Preserving Choice, Protecting Health (Extended Version)

Excessive salt intake has proven to be a major contributor to heart attack and stroke, the first and third leading causes of death in the United States. More than three-quarters of Americans' daily salt intake comes from foods consumed in restaurants and purchased in grocery stores. Our "Salt Matters: Preserving Choice, Protecting Health" video outlines ways to help Americans make healthier food choices with lower salt content.

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[John Abrams]

I think all our foods are over salted and way too much sugar in everything.

[MrCheapseo]

I always used unrefined salt for everything. The table salt most people use is worse for you.

[HamCoHealth]

Do you have a subtitled version of this video or a transcript? Thanks!

[rayray1982123]

First!