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Standardized nomenclature of levels of sodium intake.
| Terminology | Dietary Intake, per day | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt (g) | Sodium (mg) | Sodium (mmol) | |
| Recommended | <5 | <2000 | <87 |
| High | ≥5–10 | ≥2000–4000 | ≥87–174 |
| Very high | >10–15 | >4000–6000 | >176–264 |
| Extremely high | >15 | >6000 | >264 |
