Sunday, June 23, 2013

Got Nutrients? Daily Tip

June 23, 2013
A recent Institute of Medicine report states that excessive sodium intake can increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, but further indicated that present-day research does not support reducing daily sodium consumption below 2,300 milligrams. Overly low sodium intake may worsen conditions like diabetes and congestive heart failure.

Consumer Related Article:
Inadequate sodium in diet also poses risk to health
Research Related Article:
Institute of Medicine. Sodium Intake in Populations (2013)

Honolulu Subarea Health Planning Council
Human Nutrition, Food & Animal Sciences
C / T / A / H / R · University of Hawai`i at Mānoa

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