As FDA mulls establishing guidelines on sodium levels in packaged food, Nestlé says it is taking additional steps to helping consumers reduce their sodium intake.
Specifically, the company says it is committed to helping ensure people eat no more than 2,000 milligrams of sodium per day, as recommended by the WHO– a target that is lower than the current US Dietary Guidelines recommendation of 2,300 milligrams per day. Practicing what it preaches, Nestlé says it will work to make sure more foods and beverages in its portfolio fit these dietary standards. Currently, 43 percent of Nestlé’s foods meet this target.