CDC: US kids eat too much salt, as much as adults

Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 23:30 in Psychology & Sociology

CHICAGO (AP) -- American children eat as much salt as adults - about 1,000 milligrams too much, or the same amount as in just one Big Mac. Extra salt is linked with higher blood pressure, even in kids, but government research says those who are overweight and obese may be most vulnerable to its effects....

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