limitedsodium

Limitedsodium is a term used in nutrition and consumer labeling to describe products, diets, or guidelines that require restricted sodium content. It is not a formal regulatory category in most jurisdictions, but it is used in marketing and health contexts to indicate reduced sodium relative to typical products or to target intake goals.

In labeling practice, limitedsodium can refer to foods marketed as having restricted sodium levels, often in line with established low-sodium categories. Official definitions vary by country; for example, in the United States “low sodium” is 140 mg or less per serving, “very low sodium” 35 mg or less, and “sodium-free” 5 mg or less. The term “limitedsodium” is commonly used descriptively and may be applied flexibly by manufacturers, schools, or healthcare programs.

Applications include medical nutrition plans, consumer product labeling, and institutional meal programs designed to help people manage hypertension, kidney disease, or fluid balance. In some contexts, “limitedsodium” also appears in diet plans that emphasize overall dietary quality rather than focusing solely on a single nutrient.

Limitations of the term include lack of universal standardization, potential consumer confusion, and the fact that sodium intake comes from many sources beyond a single product. Users should consider serving size, total daily intake, and other dietary factors when evaluating claims.

See also: low-sodium diet; sodium restriction; dietary sodium guidelines.