Research and general acceptance
Low sodium diets are generally accepted as part of
many programs that are aimed at lowering the serious
risks posed by certain diseases, such as kidney and
heart disease. Most health professionals agree that a
low sodium diet is not only necessary for patients
suffering from these diseases, but would also be
healthy and beneficial for most Americans. There is a
great deal of scientific research that supports a direct
link between salt intake and blood pressure.Resources
BOOKS
American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association
Low-Salt Cookbook. New York: Clarkson Potter, 2006.
Gazzaniga, Donald A. and Maureen A. Gazzaniga.The
No-Salt, Lowest Sodium Light Meals Book..New York:
Thomas Dunne Books, 2005.James, Shelly V,The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Low-Sodium
Meals. Indianapolis, IN : Alpha Books, 2006.
Shannon, Joyce Brennfleck ed.Diet and Nutrition Source-
book. Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, 2006.
Willis, Alicia P. ed.Diet Therapy Research Trends.
New York: Nova Science, 2007.
ORGANIZATIONS
American Dietetic Association.120 South Riverside Plaza,
Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995. Telephone:
(800) 877-1600. Website:<http://www.eatright.org>
American Heart Association. 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dal-
las, TX 75231. Telephone: (800) 242-8721. Website:
<http://www.americanheart.org>
International Food Information Council. 1100 Connecticut
Avenue, NW Suite 430, Washington, DC 20036.
Telephone: 02-296-6540. Fax: 202-296-6547.
Website:<http://ific.org>
OTHER
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April 27, 2007,<http://www.americanheart.org/
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Mayo Clinic Staff. ‘‘Sodium: Are You getting Too Much?’’
MayoClinic.com, May 24, 2006.<http://www.mayo-
clinic.com/health/sodium/NU00284>
Mayo Clinic Staff. ‘‘Low-Sodium Diet: Why is processed
food so salty?’’ Mayo Clinic.com, 2006.<http://
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-and-nutrition/
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Medline Plus. ‘‘Dietary Sodium.’’ U. S. National Library of
Medicine, April 23, 2007.<http://www.nlm.nih/gov/
medlineplus/dietarysodium.html>Tish Davidson, M.A.QUESTIONS TO ASK THE
DOCTOR What kinds of foods should I avoid?
How much sodium is best for me?
Which foods are low in sodium?
How will I know if I am consuming too little
sodium?
Are there any sign or symptoms that might
indicate a problem while on this diet?Low-sodium diet