An Evaluation of the Sodium Content and Compliance with the National Sodium Reduction Targets among Packaged Foods Sold in Costa Rica in 2015 and 2018
High blood pressure is a leading cause of death in Costa Rica, with an estimated mortality rate of 30%. The average household sodium intake is two times higher than the World Health Organization recommendation. The consumption of processed foods is an important and growing contributor to sodium inta...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-09-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/9/2226 |