Potassium vs Sodium Clash

We can't meet the USDA's potassium and sodium targets at the same time. In 2013, a modeling study of U.S. foods found that realistic menus that reach the potassium goal still push sodium over its cap, while menus that meet the sodium limit fall short on potassium. The two numbers conflict within typical diets, making simultaneous compliance practically unattainable.

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