A Modelling Approach to Estimate the Impact of Sodium Reduction in Soups on Cardiovascular Health in the Netherlands

A Modelling Approach to Estimate the Impact of Sodium Reduction in Soups on Cardiovascular Health in the Netherlands

Hypertension is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and mortality, which could be lowered by reducing dietary sodium. The potential health impact of a product reformulation in the Netherlands was modelled, selecting packaged soups containing on average 25% less sodium as an exa...

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Main Authors: Maaike J. Bruins, Mariska Dötsch-Klerk, Joep Matthee, Mary Kearney, Kathelijn van Elk, Peter Weber, Manfred Eggersdorfer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-09-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
blood pressure
cardiovascular disease
food reformulation
salt
sodium
public health
health burden
disability-adjusted life years
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/9/5375

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