Monitor salt intake from packaged foods.

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Sodium Intake Tracker

Example

Input: 200mg, 3 serv

Result: 600 mg

What is Sodium Intake Tracker?

Calculates total sodium based on serving size and sodium per serving.

How it Works

1. Enter 'mg per serving'. 2. Input 'Servings eaten'. 3. View Total.

FAQ

Daily limit?

2,300mg (1 tsp salt); 1,500mg for at-risk groups.

Salt vs Sodium?

Salt is NaCl; Sodium is just Na. Labels list Sodium.

Hidden sources?

Bread, soup, cheese, sauces.

How to flush it?

Drink water and eat potassium (bananas).

Sea salt better?

Same sodium content as table salt.

Conclusion

High sodium contributes to hypertension. Awareness is the first step; many 'healthy' snacks are salt bombs. Aim for under 2,300mg per day.

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References & Standards

This calculator uses formulas and data standards from Standard References to ensure accuracy.

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