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The recommended strategies put forth in this document are meant to set a new course for reducing our national sodium intake with an innovative and unprecedented approach that essentially mandates the gradual reduction in sodium levels in commercially and foodservice-prepared foods. It is the hope of the committee that this incremental stepwise reduction will allow consumers (across the lifespan) sufficient time to become accustomed to the taste of less savory foods, thus increasing the likelihood of sustainable consumer acceptance and substantial salt intake reduction. Only time will tell if these strategies are achievable on a national scale and whether they will translate into more optimal health of the American population.