Salt Reduction Strategies in Portuguese School Meals, from Pre-School to Secondary Education—The Eat Mediterranean Program

Salt Reduction Strategies in Portuguese School Meals, from Pre-School to Secondary Education—The Eat Mediterranean Program

High sodium (salt) consumption is associated with an increased risk of developing non-communicable diseases. However, in most European countries, Portugal included, sodium intake is still high. This study aimed to assess the sodium content of school meals before and after the Eat Mediterranean (EM)...

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Main Authors: Ana Isabel Rito, Sofia Mendes, Mariana Santos, Francisco Goiana-da-Silva, Francesco Paolo Cappuccio, Stephen Whiting, Ana Dinis, Carla Rascôa, Isabel Castanheira, Ara Darzi, João Breda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
community-based program
childhood obesity
school meals
salt intake
sodium consumption
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/8/2213

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