Loading chat...

FL S0816

M

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Wright

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to adopt legislation lowering the allowable ratio of sodium to potassium in processed and restaurant foods sold and consumed in the United States
  • Notes that approximately 80 percent of Americans' sodium intake comes from processed and restaurant foods, with the current average ratio at approximately 10:7
  • References a 2005 recommendation from the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine (now the National Academy of Medicine) for a sodium to potassium ratio of approximately 1:3
  • Cites scientific evidence that high sodium to potassium ratios predispose Americans to stroke, heart disease, and increased mortality rates
  • Directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the memorial to the President, congressional leadership, and Florida's federal delegation

Legislative Description

Allowable Ratio of Sodium to Potassium in Processed and Restaurant Foods

Last Action

Died in Health Policy

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Health Policy11/16/2021

Full Bill Text

No bill text available