Sodium is an electrolyte that is important in the body. Children should have anywhere from 1,000 to 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day.
The recommended amount of sodium is no more than 2,300-2,400mg per day.
Aim to eat less than 1,500 mg of sodium per day.
It's recommended adults should consume no more than 2,300-2,400mg of sodium per day.
SOME DOCTORS SAY IT SHOULD NOT BE MORE THAN 2OOO MGS A DAY EVEN THOUGH SODIUM CAN BE HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH IT IS STILL NEEDFUL TO THE BODY. MANY WHO HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE NEED TO WATCH OUT TO KEEP IT MUCH LESS THAN THIS.
According to the American Heart Association it is recommended that an individual should consume between 1,500 to 2,300 grams of sodium per day. Most processed foods are laden with sodium so the average American will consume more that what is recommended every day.
500 The RDA recommended amount of sodium per day for healthy nutrition is 1,500 mg.
Just don't eat
1 tsp
2 grams of salt = 2,000 mg of sodium
Generally, a nine year old should have around 5 grams a day.
No more than 2,400 mg a day.