Briefly discuss why americans are encouraged to aim for the recommended levels of sodium and potassium in their diets in relation to disease prevention

Many Americans eat way too much sodium in their daily life, they are encouraged to have more potassium to counter act the sodium. High levels of sodium increases the risk of heart disease and even death. Reducing it or countering it with proper amounts of potassium reduces the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart failure, kidney damage, and heart disease.