The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of Arterial Hypertension and sodium food intake in the Military Personnel of Santa Maria RS.This is a cross-sectional study, with a sample of 224 military personnel.For the analysis of SAH, elevated levels were considered starting from 130 mmHg for systolic pressure and 85 mmHg for diastolic according to the NCEP-ATP III, and the IV Guideline, in addition to self-reported SAH.Food consumption was assessed by applying an R24h.The prevalence of SAH was 16.1%, and we did not identify an association between SAH and sodium consumption (p=0.525).When analyzing the same association through the IV Guideline, we also found no association (p=0.253).There is no association between the prevalence of arterial hypertension and sodium consumption, probably due to the application of only one R24h, which is considered a limitation, since it does not represent an individual's usual intake.