Merchant, AnnReducing the intake of sodium is an important public health goal for Americans. Since the 1970s, an array of public health interventions and national dietary guidelines has sought to reduce sodium intake. However, the U.S. population still consumes more sodium than is recommended, placing individuals at risk for diseases related to elevated blood pressure.HealthPublic HealthHypertensionHealth Risk Factorssodiumpublic healthnational dietary guidelineselevated blood pressureThe Sounds of Science: Reducing the Sodium Intake in the United StatesOther