Sodium

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Published on: July 3, 2023

How much sodium do you need?

High sodium

Eat high-sodium foods if you're active for many hours a day and/or in extreme environments. Otherwise, eat rarely or in small amounts.

Moderate sodium

Eat moderate-sodium foods sometimes. They’re appropriate if you’re moderately active.

Low sodium

Eat low-sodium foods often, especially if you’ve been advised to follow a low-sodium diet.

Sodium codes are independent of Green, Yellow, or Red codes. For example, red-coded foods may be low in sodium.

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Eat Well, Perform Well.

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