Aim to eat less than 1,500 mg of sodium per day.
The recommended amount of sodium is no more than 2,300-2,400mg per day.
Sodium is an electrolyte that is important in the body. Children should have anywhere from 1,000 to 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day.
2400 mg per day
The consensus seems to be around 1500 mg of sodium per day. If you're eating three meals a day that's about 500 mg. per meal.
1500-2300 mg
The standard American diet contains between 4000 and 5000 mg of sodium per day.
Teenagers require the same amount of sodium as adults. From the age of 9 years old and throughout adulthood, you need 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day, according to the Linus Pauling Institute. That means total sodium, not added sodium. You'll usually get more than that anyway.
It's recommended adults should consume no more than 2,300-2,400mg of sodium per day.
500 The RDA recommended amount of sodium per day for healthy nutrition is 1,500 mg.
2400mg of sodium is needed for a 2000 calorie diet. If your calorie diet is higher, you may need more sodium.
The Food Standards Agency in the UK recommends consuming a maximum of 6g per day (2.4g sodium)