The latest Dietary Guidelines endorse lightly salting home-cooked vegetables to enhance consumption. Sodium sources in the U.S. diet reveal that 75% comes from processed foods. While avoiding table salt affects sodium intake minimally, processed foods remain a significant contributor. Lightly added salt can enhance flavor without excessive intake.
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