Top 10 sources of salt in your diet

POSTED: 10:58 AM Feb 08 2012   UPDATED: 11:55 AM Feb 08 2012
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Nearly 90% of all Americans eat too much salt, which increases the chances of developing hypertension, a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Check out the top 10 sources of salt in the average diet and see how you measure up.

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Americans are notorious for consuming salty foods. Nearly 90% of all Americans eat too much salt, which increases their chances of developing hypertension, a risk factor for heart disease and stroke.

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