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The Sodium Reduction in Communities Program (SRCP)-funded recipients partnered with various food sector organizations to creatively implement approaches to reduce the sodium content of foods. The following success stories highlight how recipients worked toward the long-term goal of reduced sodium consumption.

Healthy foods such as fresh and frozen vegetables and fruit.

SRCP in Action

Reducing sodium intake can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Arkansas

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- Year 5: Arkansas Is Making School Lunches More Heart-Smart
- Year 3: Northwest Arkansas Schools Offer Lower-Sodium Choices, More Fruits and Veggies

California

Los Angeles County
- Year 5: Los Angeles County’s “Eat Your Best” Initiative Brings Healthy Food Options to Universities
- Year 3: Reducing Sodium in Hospital Food Service Operations Across Southern California

Indiana

Marion County
- Year 5: Making Meals Heart Healthy for Children and Older Adults
- Year 3: Partnering to Provide Lower-Sodium Meals for Older Adults in Indianapolis

New York

New York City
- Year 5: New York City Gives Cafeteria Food a Heart-Healthy Makeover
- Year 3: Staten Island Hospital Puts Cafeteria Customers’ Health First

New York State
- Year 5
- Year 3
  - University at Buffalo Slashes the Salt Across Campus
  - Hands-on Culinary Class Helps to Reduce Sodium in College and Preschool Meals

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia
- Year 5: Philadelphia Improves Food Options in Correctional Facilities
- Year 3: Iconic Philadelphia Hoagie Roll Gets Lower-Sodium Makeover

Oregon

Oregon Health Authority
- Year 5: Creating Low Sodium Bread to Serve in Oregon State Institutions
- Year 3: Oregon Department of Corrections Reduces Sodium in Meals by 17% in 2 Years

Washington

King County
- Year 5: Washington’s King County Sponsors Cooking Skills Training for School Food Service Staff
- Year 3 King County Food Pantries Offer and Promote Healthier Options

Program Evaluation Overview

Evaluating the Sodium Reduction in Communities Program: Lessons Learned from Planning and Early Implementation [PDF – 819 KB]

California

Los Angeles County: Choose Health LA: Reducing Sodium in Los Angeles County [PDF – 124 KB]
Los Angeles County: Using Contracts to Reduce Sodium in Government Food Environments [PDF – 219 KB]
San Diego: Building Relationships Through Sodium Reduction [PDF – 415 KB]
San Diego: County Psychiatric Hospital Lowers Sodium in Meals [PDF – 170 KB]

Idaho

Idaho Falls: Idaho School Steps Up to Drive Sodium Down [PDF – 314 KB]

Indiana

Johnson County: Reducing Sodium—A Johnson County Heart Health Initiative [PDF – 347 KB]
Marion County: Giving Kids a Head Start on Health: Sodium Reduction in Marion County [PDF – 191 KB]
Marion County: Sodium Reduction in Vending Machines [PDF – 135 KB]

Maine

Cumberland and Penobscot Counties: Sodium Reduction Efforts at Maine Food Pantries [PDF – 380 KB]

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Department of Public Health: Massachusetts Highlights the Main Sources of Sodium to Promote Heart Health [PDF – 467 KB]

New York

New York City: NYC Healthy Hospital Food Initiative [PDF – 426 KB]
New York City: Partnering With Food Distributors to Reduce Sodium [PDF – 322 KB]
Steuben County: Reducing Sodium in Steuben County: Purchase, Preparation, and Portions [PDF – 251 KB]

Oregon

Lane County: Working Together to Provide Good Options at RiverBend [PDF – 654 KB]

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia: Reducing Sodium: Citywide Partnerships and Nutrition Standards [PDF – 249 KB]

Texas

San Antonio: Partnering with Worksite Cafeterias to Provide Lower Sodium Options [PDF – 616 KB]
San Antonio: Teaming Up to Reduce Sodium in Meals for Seniors [PDF – 573 KB]

Washington

Spokane County: Sodium Reduction in University Cafeterias: Soups, Sauces, and Spices [PDF – 356 KB]
Clark County: Feeding Consumer Demand for Healthier, Lower Sodium Meals [PDF – 192 KB]

California

Shasta County: Shasta County Lowers Sodium in Kids Meals at Local Restaurants [PDF – 143 KB]

Kansas

Shawnee County: Eating As Well As the Animals [PDF – 148 KB]

New York

Broome County: Reducing Sodium in School Meals is Elementary—Broome County Health Department and Broome Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services [PDF – 389 KB]

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