This article summarizes current data and approaches to assess sodium intake in individuals
and populations. A review of the literature on sodium excretion and intake estimation …

Background: Given current sodium-reduction strategies, accurate and practical methods to
monitor sodium intake in the US population are critical. Although the gold standard for …

Background: Few studies have examined temporal trends in sodium intake in the US
population. Collections of 24-h urine sodium excretions are reliable markers for dietary …

Reduction of population sodium intake has been identified as a key initiative for reduction of
Non-Communicable Disease. Monitoring of population sodium intake must accompany …

Background: Collecting a 24-h urine sample is recommended for monitoring the mean
population sodium intake, but implementation can be difficult. Objective: The objective was …

Abstract The International Consortium for Quality Research on Dietary Sodium/Salt (TRUE)
is a coalition of intentional and national health and scientific organizations formed because …

Background: A decrease in sodium intake has been shown to lower blood pressure, but data
from cohort studies on the association with cardiovascular and renal outcomes are …

The standard for population‐based surveillance of dietary sodium intake is 24‐hour urine
testing; however, this may be affected by incomplete urine collection. The impact of different …

Because of the logistic complexity, excessive respondent burden, and high cost of
conducting 24-h urine collections in a national survey, alternative strategies to monitor …

High intakes of dietary sodium are associated with elevated blood pressure levels and an
increased risk of cardiovascular disease. National and international guidelines recommend …