Salt Reductions in Some Foods in The Netherlands: Monitoring of Food Composition and Salt Intake

Salt Reductions in Some Foods in The Netherlands: Monitoring of Food Composition and Salt Intake

Background and objectives. High salt intake increases blood pressure and thereby the risk of chronic diseases. Food reformulation (or food product improvement) may lower the dietary intake of salt. This study describes the changes in salt contents of foods in the Dutch market over a five-year period...

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Main Authors: Elisabeth H. M. Temme, Marieke A. H. Hendriksen, Ivon E. J. Milder, Ido B. Toxopeus, Susanne Westenbrink, Henny A. M. Brants, Daphne L. van der A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-07-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
sodium
salt
food reformulation
food composition
nutritional status
24 h urine
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/7/791

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