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Voluntary Sodium Reduction Goals

June 2016

FDA issues draft guidance for public comment that provides voluntary sodium reduction targets for the food industry. The draft short-term (2-year) targets seek to decrease sodium intake to about 3,000 mg per day. The long-term (10-year) targets seek to reduce sodium intake to 2,300 milligrams per day. The targets, which cover nearly 150 food categories, are intended to complement many existing efforts by food manufacturers, restaurants and food service operations to reduce sodium in foods.

For more information, see

• Draft Guidance for Industry on Voluntary Sodium Reduction Goals
• Sodium Reduction At A Glance