The most sodium in a typical american diet comes from
a. table salt
b. sauces and condiments
c. processed foods
d. smoked meat and cheeses

The correct answer is C. Processed foods.

Explanation

Salt is a chemical compound found in the Earth's crust that is used by humans as an ingredient for their meal; however, excess salt consumption can cause damage to the body such as increased blood pressure, stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease, among others. According to the World Health Organization, an important part of the American diet includes processed foods and fast foods that are high in sodium this includes cheese, potato chips, sausages, tinned products, among others. Due to this, U.S. citizens consume around 3.4 milligrams of salt per day, while what is recommended by the WHO is not to consume more than 2.3 milligrams of sodium per day. So, the correct answer is C. Processed foods.