Sodium in diet

Alternative names:

diet and sodium (salt)

Food sources:

Sodium occurs naturally in most foods. For example; milk, beets, and celery have sodium. It is also present in drinking water; the amount varies depending on the source of the drinking water.

Sodium is also added to various food products. Some of these added forms ane monosodium glutamate, sodium nitrite, sodium saccharin, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), and sodium benzoate. They may be more familiar as ingredients such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, onion salt, garlic salt, and bouillon cubes.

Processed meats, such as bacon, sausage, and ham, and canned soups and vegetables are all examples of foods that contain added sodium. Fast foods are generally very high in sodium.