Editing Food processing (section)

== Added sodium ==
One of the main sources for sodium in the diet is processed foods. Sodium, mostly in the form of [[sodium chloride]], i.e. salt, is added to prevent spoilage, add flavor and enhance the texture of these foods. Americans consume an average of 3436 milligrams of sodium per day, which is higher than the recommended limit of 2300 milligrams per day for healthy people, and more than twice the limit of 1500 milligrams per day for those at increased risk for heart disease.