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AMA Urges Immediate FDA Action To Reduce Excess Salt In Food

Posted in Diet News by Nutrition / Diet News From Medical News Today on the November 30th, 2007

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In an effort to reduce the burden of heart disease and stroke, the American Medical Association (AMA) today testified to the Food and Drug Administration urging immediate action to reduce excess salt in food. The AMA asked the FDA to set strict limits on salt in processed foods and work to better educate the public on the benefits of a low-sodium diet. [click link for full article]



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