The data about consumption of salt in the US in 2000 is illustrated in the chart.
Overall, all age groups generally ate salt more than recommended, except for children under 6. Additionally, the amount of salt intake among men was higher than women.
Children under 6 years old consumed less salt than suggested, with boys averaging over 2000 and girls consuming only 1250 milligrams, whereas the recommended intake was 2500. Concurrently, all other age groups consumed more than the recommended amount. Among women, salt intake in the second, third and fifth age groups was the same, around 3000. In comparison, males showed variations in salt consumption between age groups. Boys aged 6-11 ate 3500, while boys (12-19) consumed approximately 4250. The highest salt intake for men and women was observed in the fourth age group, approximately 4500 and 3200 milligrams, respectively. Men aged 40-60 ate 4000 milligrams of salt. Among individuals over 60, men consumed 3500 milligrams, 1000 milligrams more than women in the same age group. Finally, only females over 60 ate the recommended amount of salt.