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Breaking down USDA's new dietary guide

Slideshow posted in Food Coach | Monday, January 31, 2011

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1 of 9: As part of its 2011 dietary guideline, the USDA recommends certain people to reduce their salt intake to a little more than half a teaspoon daily. One way to reduce salt intake is to read nutrition labels closely and buy items labeled low in sodium. (fda.gov)

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