Calculadora de Limite de Sodio — Formula

Sodium Intake Guidelines

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no more than 2,300 mg of sodium per day for adults. The average American consumes about 3,400 mg.

Sodium Limits by Age

AgeUpper Limit 1-3 years1,200 mg 4-8 years1,500 mg 9-13 years1,800 mg 14+ years2,300 mg

One teaspoon of table salt contains about 2,300 mg of sodium.

Exemplo Resolvido

A 35-year-old consuming 3,400 mg of sodium daily.

  1. Recommended limit (age 14+) = 2,300 mg
  2. Over limit = 3,400 - 2,300 = 1,100 mg
  3. Salt equivalent = 3,400 / 2,300 = 1.5 tsp