The American Bakers Association (ABA) and Snack Food Association (SFA) believe the findings from the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) report “Sodium Intake in Populations: Assessment of Evidence” add a vital new perspective to the national discussion of sodium’s role in the American diet.
ABA and SFA members support efforts to improve the health of all Americans by providing ample product choices with lower sodium, fat and calories. These changes are based on customer demand and scientific evidence. Both organizations say they are pleased that IOM performed such a detailed analysis of the latest sodium data, releasing results that counter current and prevalent recommendations.