Less than 2,400 milligrams of sodium is the US recommended daily allowance (RDA) for an adult. No RDA exists for infants, children, and adolescents.
For adults, the American Heart Association recommends that for every 1,000 Calories of food consumed, the sodium intake should be 1,000 mg and should not exceed the 3,000 mg limit.
The average sodium intake in the US is between 4,000 and 5,000 mg of sodium per day.
The UK RDA for adults is 1,600 milligrams of sodium
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