More than 90 percent of Americans surveyed are quick to identify high blood pressure as one of their biggest health concerns related to sodium intake. However, according to a recent survey conducted by Orville Redenbacher's(R) Gourmet(R) Popping Corn(1), only a quarter are concerned about the level of sodium in their diets. This, despite the fact that the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourage consumers to choose foods with less salt--one of the potential risk factors associated with heart disease-relating to high blood pressure.
According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, Americans consume 3,375 milligrams of sodium daily, which is about 40 percent more than the 2,300 milligrams recommended by the Dietary Guidelines.
To help consumers decrease the amount of sodium in their diets, America's No. 1 popcorn brand, Orville Redenbacher's, is introducing SmartPop! 30% Less Sodium.
