Rashelle Brown
Rashelle Brown
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Attention-grabbing headers on health, fitness and nutrition news stories don’t always tell the whole story. Learn how to sift through the news to find the true meaning of the research by using the points below to assess what you’re reading.
Consider the source. Is the publication generally regarded as reputable? Does it derive any portion of its income from the promotion or advertisement of products or substances similar to those tested in the study?
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The frustrating thing about these headlines is that, to the letter, they are not untrue. To date, there have not been any large, randomized studies that have shown that reducing sodium intake to 1,500 milligrams per day (as is advised for certain special populations) has a positive outcome. But it is clear that the majority of Americans are getting far more than the 2,300 mg per day that has been found to correspond with certain disease risk factors.
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