Sweeping FDA guidance would drastically cut salt in American foods

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Oct 13, 2021 Sweeping FDA guidance would drastically cut salt in American foods The Food and Drug Administration released guidance Wednesday that recommended food manufacturers and restaurants cut the salt in their products, with the goal of reducing Americans' salt intake by 12 percent — an amount that would equate to 60 teaspoons per person a year. The guidelines, aimed at lowering rates of heart disease, are expected to cover a wide variety of foods — from chain restaurant meals to processed food on grocery store shelves and even baby food. Read More Follow Us Get the NBC News Mobile App Check out all NBC News newsletters here. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy