Status: Getting worse
Most Recent Data:
2,463
milligrams (mg)
(2017-20) *
Target:
2,769
mg 1
*
Desired Direction:
Increase desired
Baseline:
2,517
milligrams (mg) of potassium from food and dietary supplements was the mean total daily intake by persons aged 2 years and over in 2013-16 2 *
* Age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population.
Increase the consumption of potassium by persons aged 2 years and over
Summary
People who get enough potassium are less likely to have high blood pressure. But most people in the United States don’t get enough potassium. Some dietary interventions that promote eating lots of fruits and vegetables, like the DASH diet, may help people get enough potassium. In addition, encouraging people to use the Nutrition Facts label can help them track their consumption of potassium.
Topic: Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Workgroup: Nutrition and Weight Status Workgroup
1. Target has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.
2. Baseline has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.
