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Is there too much salt in your diet?

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The majority of Americans are consuming too much salt. That is according to a new report by the CDC. The studies found more than two out of three adults are in specific population groups that should not consume more than two-thirds of a teaspoon's worth of sodium a day. At-risk groups include African-Americans and adults over 40. High sodium intake is linked to a number of serious health problems including heart disease, strokes, and high blood pressure.

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