Do you pay attention to the amount of salt in everyday foods? Do you think you are consuming too much?
Did you know that a tablespoon of ketchup has more sodium than 20 Cheez-Its? Or that two slices of Gouda can have more sodium than 55 Goldfish?
Most people in the United States consume far more sodium than federal health officials recommend, which is no more than 2,300 milligrams per day. Exceeding that, they say, can increase your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.
Think you can spot the biggest salt bombs? Take this quiz to find.
Tell us in the comments about your salt diet and how you did on the quiz. Do you think you will change your diet based on what you learned?
Students 13 and older in the United States and Britain, and 16 and older elsewhere, are invited to comment. All comments are moderated by the Learning Network staff, but please keep in mind that once your comment is accepted, it will be made public and may appear in print.
