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References

Authoritative sources for the sodium values and guidelines referenced in this application.

Primary reference

FDA Daily Value for adults: 2,300 mg sodium

The FDA Daily Value for adults and children aged 4 and older is 2,300 mg sodium per day. This is the sole reference constant used for all calculations in My Sodium Today.

Sources

U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Understanding and Using the Nutrition Facts Label
2,300 mg sodium — Daily Value for adults.
American Heart Association
How much sodium should I eat per day?
The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams (mgs) a day and an optimal goal of no more than 1,500 mg a day for most adults.
World Health Organization
Sodium reduction
No more than 2,000 mg of sodium per day.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Dietary Reference Values for sodium
2,000 mg sodium per day — safe and adequate intake for the general EU adult population.
U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020–2025
Recommends less than 2,300 mg sodium per day.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium (2019)
Provides Adequate Intake and Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Intake values for sodium by age group.