"Did You Know?" - February 14, 2014

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February 14, 2014

Nearly a quarter of sodium in the American diet comes from restaurant foods, so choose wisely to reduce sodium frommenu to mouth [PDF-320KB]. About 9 in 10 Americans consume too much sodium [PDF-1.7MB], and too much sodium increases risk for high blood pressure. State and local health departments can work with restaurants to help reduce the amount of sodium in food and keep people healthier. Please share this email with others interested in improving public health practice through evidence-based strategies. A library of "Did You Know?" information is available online.