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Total Sodium Consumption Of Restaurant Food

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According to the National Restaurant Association, one study showed that restaurant food represents about a fourth of Americans’ total caloric intake and one third of total sodium consumption. The restaurants of the fast food industry spend billions of dollars a year to market their products. According to cspinet.org, only 2% of food advertising is for fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans, compared to the 90% for foods and beverages high in fats, salt, or added sugars featured on Saturday morning television.

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