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Resources

This website, from National Institute of Health, National Heart Lung and Blood Pressure Institute, provides helpful tips on decreasing the amount of salt in your diet:

ChooseMyPlate is a helpful resource for tips on reducing salt intake. https://www.choosemyplate.gov/preschoolers-other-dietary-components

http://www.choosemyplate.gov/preschoolers/daily-food-plans/about-salt.html

The Mayo Clinic website is a good resource for learning about sodium and dietary needs. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sodium/NU00284

National Resources

The American Heart Association provides an overview and additional resources, including recipes, to learn about the importance of lowering salt intake. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/HealthyDietGoals/Sodium-Salt-or-Sodium-Chloride_UCM_303290_Article.jsp

Local Resources

Colorado Registered Dietitians have put together some resources for the public. Click the DASH Diet to learn reducing sodium in your diet. You can also use this link to find a dietitian in your area. http://www.eatrightcolorado.org/resources.cfm