Salt Matters: Preserving Choice, Protecting Health

Source: National Center for Chronic Disease and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Running Time: (4:27)

Excessive salt intake has proven to be a major contributor to heart attack and stroke, the first and third leading causes of death in the United States. More than three-quarters of Americans' daily salt intake comes from foods consumed in restaurants and purchased in grocery stores. Our "Salt Matters: Preserving Choice, Protecting Health" video outlines ways to help Americans make healthier food choices with lower salt content.