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.
However, because salt is added to a lot of the food you buy, such as bread, baked beans, and even biscuits, it is easy to have too much. The maximum recommended amount of salt for babies and children is: 1  up to 12 months â less than 1g of salt a day (less than 0.4g sodium). 2  1 to 3 years â 2g of salt a day (0.8g sodium).3  4 to 6 years â 3g of salt a day (1.2g sodium). 4  7 to 10 years â 5g of salt a day (2g sodium).he maximum recommended amount of salt for babies and children is: 1  up to 12 months â less than 1g of salt a day (less than 0.4g sodium). 2  1 to 3 years â 2g of salt a day (0.8g sodium). 3  4 to 6 years â 3g of salt a day (1.2g sodium). 4  7 to 10 years â 5g of salt a day (2g sodium).