Third person singular. lies. Simple past. lay. Past participle. lain. Present participle. lying. ( 1 intransitive) If you lie down, your head and whole body are at the same level. 2  You lie down when you want to rest or sleep. 3  Antonyms: stand and sit.
For the report, the CDC relied on data from a national survey involving almost 35,000 people, conducted between 2003 and 2010. The survey found that most Americans still consume an average of 3,400 milligrams -- about 1.5 teaspoons -- of salt a day, according to the IOM. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend people 14 to 50 years old limit their daily salt intake to 2,300 mg.
Youâve probably heard that most Americans eat too much salt. Salt contains sodium and too much sodium can raise blood pressure â which can have serious health consequences if not treated. Despite what many people think, use of the salt shaker is not the main cause of too much sodium in your diet. Read the Nutrition Facts Label to see how much sodium is in the foods you are considering. 2  All Americans should consume less than 100% of the Daily Value or less than 2400 mg of sodium each day.