Did you know?
Experts recommend adults, including older adults, consume less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day, or the equivalent of 1 teaspoon of table salt.

Less is more. Spice is nice!

Consuming too much sodium can increase your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Sodium is added in most processed foods and is in both table salt and sea salt.

You can lower the amount of sodium you consume by:

  • Adding different flavors, such as lime juice, or fresh herbs, rather than salt.
  • Choosing “low-sodium” or “no salt added” options.
  • Eating less premade soup, which is often high in sodium.
  • Limiting packaged foods and cooking fresh foods at home.
  • Rinsing canned vegetables and beans.
  • Salting foods at the table rather than while cooking.
Nutrition Information for Older Adults - Compilation (PDF)
Peer Review Logo
Lindsay, A. and Helm, M. 2025, Sodium - Nutrition information for older adults, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, FS-25-04-8

Extension Associated Contacts

Macy Helm
Macy Helm
Anne R. Lindsay
Anne R. Lindsay
Natalie Mazzullo
Natalie Mazzullo
 

Also of Interest:

 
Analytical Methods for Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Vitamin D and Its Metabolites Dave, Nayomi, Pranav Sonawane, Krittika Zutshi, Tanu Dixit, Trutuja Gawas, Neetu Mishra, Swapnil Godbharle, Angeline Jeyakumar, and Selvan Ravindran 2025, Handbook of Public Health Nutrition: International, National, and Regional Perspectives,
A boy holding radishes
A Balanced Diet
A balanced diet gives your body all of the essential nutrients it needs to stay active, healthy, and strong. Learn how you can balance your diet to get the energy you need throughout the day.
 Buffington, A., Lindsay, A. 2021, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-106
vitamins
Vitamins - Nutrition for Older Adults
Vitamins are important for our body and health because they help with growth and repair. There are many vitamins, and they all support different functions in our body.
 Lindsay, A. and Helm, M. 2025, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno
Nutritional and Sensory Analysis of Raspberry Varieties Grown in Northern Nevada
The purpose of this study was to measure vitamin C, vitamin E, total polyphenolics (antioxidants) and sugars (glucose and fructose) in several raspberry varieties during two growing seasons and during different months of harvest. We hypothesized these nutrients would vary across ...
 Jacobs, J., Kratsch, H., Omaye, S., and Treftz C. 2016, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Special Publication 16-14
Effect of Cooking Method, Distiller's Grains, and Vitamin E Supplementation on the Vitamin Content of Value Cuts from Beef Steers Fed Wet Distiller's Grains and Solubles and Supplemental Vitamin E. Kim, Y.N.; Giraud, D.W.; Masrizal, M.A.; Hamouz, F.L.; Watanabe, K.; Schnepf, M.I.; de Mello, A. S.; Erickson, G.E.; Calkins, C.R.; Driskell, J.A. 2010, Journal of Food Science 75: 166-172.
 

Associated Programs

Two adults hike along a walking trail

Healthy Aging Initiative

Extension's Healthy Aging Initiative (HAI) connects you with the resources to navigate aging and its trends. Our programs are offered for adults over 50 and those who partner with them to provide care and support. We provide expert nutrition and physical activity training information for elders, caregivers and professionals. We have sponsorship options for tours and professional education, and we offer careers in aging exploration programs for students.