Sodium Levels of Processed Meat in Australia: Supermarket Survey Data from 2010 to 2017

Sodium Levels of Processed Meat in Australia: Supermarket Survey Data from 2010 to 2017

High sodium intake increases blood pressure and consequently increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. In Australia, the best estimate of sodium intake is 3840 mg sodium/day, almost double the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline (2000 mg/day), and processed meats contribute approximately...

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Main Authors: Emalie Sparks, Clare Farrand, Joseph Alvin Santos, Briar McKenzie, Kathy Trieu, Jenny Reimers, Chelsea Davidson, Claire Johnson, Jacqui Webster
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
sodium levels
processed meat
food reformulation
Australia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/11/1686

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