NYC takes lead in setting next food target -- salt

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 17:35 in Mathematics & Economics

(AP) -- First, it was a ban on artery-clogging trans fats. Then calories were posted on menus. Now the New York City health department is taking on salt. City officials are meeting with food makers and restaurants to discuss reducing the amount of salt in common foods such as soup, pasta sauce, salad dressing and bread.

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