BK to Limit Sodium in Kids Meals

Burger King Corp., the nations #2 burger chain, said today it is cutting the amount of sodium in its kids meals and promoting menu combinations with less than 650 calories as part of a push to emphasize nutrition at its fast-food chains.

The company will now limit sodium in kids meals advertised to children under 12 years old to 600 milligrams or less. A quarter-teaspoon of salt has nearly 600 milligrams of sodium.

High levels of sodium can lead to higher blood pressure, a key factor in heart disease and strokes. The American Heart Association recommends a daily intake of no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium in healthy adults and less for kids. Read more.