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If you need to reduce your salt intake, be sure to read the nutrition labels on the food you purchase. Avoid items containing more than 20% of the recommended daily value of sodium. Sodium is often used as a preservative in canned, packaged and frozen foods, so buying fresh is optimal. If you do purchase prepackaged foods, choose items marked sodium/salt free, low/reduced sodium or no salt added.
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