(单词翻译:单击)
中英文本
A pinch of salt can add flavor to a meal. However, excess sodium is a major cause of high blood pressure, which can lead to cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S.
一小撮盐能够让食物更美味。但是，钠摄入过多是高血压的主要原因，而高血压又会诱发心血管疾病——美国人死亡的主要因素。
U.S. sodium intake changed little in the last decade and about eight in 10 preschool children and more than nine in 10 older children and adults consume too much.
过去十年中，美国人的钠盐摄入情况有少许改变，约4/5的学前儿童和超过9/10的大龄儿童和成年人钠摄入过多。
To reduce the amount of sodium in your diet, limit high sodium processed foods, eat more fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables without sauce, read nutrition facts labels and choose the lowest sodium options, and ask for low sodium menu items when eating out.
为了减少饮食中的钠含量，要少吃含钠量高的加工食品，多吃新鲜或冰冻水果和没有调料的蔬菜，阅读营养成分表并选择钠含量最低的食物，在外用餐时选择含钠量较低的菜品。
译文属可可英语原创，未经允许，不得转载。
重点讲解
1.a pinch of 一撮，少许
例句：ORS is essentially a pinch of salt and a handful of sugar mixed with clean water.
口服补液盐实质上只用少许盐和一点糖加洁净水调制而成。
2.the amount of ...的数量
例句：Don't be daunted by the amount of work still to be done.
不要因那大量待做的工作而失去信心。
