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Targets for dietary sodium intake
| Age, years | Adequate intake, mg/day | Upper limit, mg/day |
|---|---|---|
| 19–30 | 1500 | 2300 |
| 31–50 | 1500 | 2300 |
| 51–70 | 1300 | 2300 |
| 71 and older | 1200 | 2300 |
To prevent and control hypertension, adults should be advised to eat the level recommended as adequate intake and avoid eating over the upper limit
