23 Sep 2016 --- According to the US Food and Drug Administration, Americans consume on average 3,400 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day, almost 50 percent more than the 2,300 mg limit recommended by federal guidelines. Most children and adolescents also eat more than is recommended, ranging from 2,900 mg per day for children 6 to 10 years of age to 3,700 mg per day for teens ages 14 to 18 years.
