Be familiar with current recommendations for sodium and how they compare to the typical American dietary pattern. a. The AI for sodium for adults is 1500 mg per day. This recommendation is adequate to meet your basic physiological needs for this mineral and liberal enough to accommodate moderate use of salt to season and prepare foods. b. The Chronic Disease Risk Reduction intake level (CDRR) for sodium for adults is 2300 mg per day. Intakes above the CDRR may contribute to the risk for hypertension. c. The Daily Value (DV) for sodium (used on food labels) is 2300 mg . d. The average sodium intake for American adults is 3400 mg per day.