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Kids are eating too much salt, researchers say

Posted at 10:52 AM, Sep 17, 2012
and last updated 2012-09-17 10:52:49-04

Researchers say kids are now eating the same amount of sodium as adults.

They say the increase in salt intake is putting them at risk for high blood pressure.

Researchers say boys and obese children are at an even greater risk. The study is published in the journal, "Pediatrics."