date:Sep 26, 2012
disease and for those considered at risk of developing these conditions, including blacks and the over-50s. This lower threshold applies to about half of the US population, according to USDA figures.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that nine in ten Americans consume too much sodium, and it estimates average intake at around 3,300mg a day.
The Minnesota-based researchers aimed to produce cheddar cheese with sodium levels of 300 milligrams per 100 grams of cheese a signific