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Sodium Guidelines for Kids

Jen Belanger MS RD LDN and Izzy Wilson Episode 56

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Sodium is one of the main nutrients of concern because Americans are getting too much, but does this extend to our children too? This week we are talking about sodium for kids and how our children’s dietary patterns may have them exceeding the guidelines and affecting their health. We also talk about some ways to decrease your child’s sodium intake.

Additional Resources:
Sodium Intake among US School-Aged Children: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5458522/#:~:text=Mean%20daily%20sodium%20intake%20for,on%20the%20day%20of%20assessment


Kids and Sodium consumption: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/kids-and-sodium-serious-risks-and-alarming-realities 

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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