Sodium Intake Calculator
Calculate American Heart Association sodium thresholds and salt equivalents
Corresponds to 2300 mg elemental sodium
Mathematical Formula & Scientific Methodology
Formula: Sodium to Sodium Chloride Stoichiometric Conversion
Salt (NaCl) grams = Sodium (mg) / 393.4Applies American Heart Association dietary guidelines for cardiovascular disease and hypertension risk reduction.
Model Assumptions
- Sedentary or moderate climate conditions
Variables & Standard Units
| Symbol | Physiological Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 393.4 | Milligrams of elemental sodium per gram of pure NaCl | dimensionless |
Scientific Limitations
- Athletes training in high heat and humidity lose substantial sodium in sweat and may require higher sodium replenishment
Peer-Reviewed Scientific Citations
A new predictive equation for resting energy expenditure in healthy individuals (1990)
Mifflin MD, St Jeor ST, Hill LA, Scott BJ, Daugherty SA, Koh YO (1990) — The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 51(2), 241-247
Key Finding: Mifflin-St Jeor equation is accurate within ±10% of measured REE in non-obese and obese individuals, recommended by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as the most reliable standard equation.
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