Consumption of salt in India more than WHO Recommended daily Limit

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As per ICMR Led study, Indians consume 8 grams of salt a day which 3 grams more that WHO Recommended daily Limit. 

Study further reveals consumption of salt in men ( 8.9 g/day ) s higher than that of women ( 7.9g/day ). 

Study further reveals salt consumption is higher in employed, current tobacco users, obese and those with higher blood pressure that that of unemployed, those who don't use tobacco, non-obese and people with normal blood pressure.

The primary health effect associated with diets high in sodium is raised blood pressure, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, gastric cancer, obesity, osteoporosis, Meniere’s disease, and kidney disease.

WHO Recommendations on salt intake: 

  1. For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt (just under a teaspoon).
  2. For children aged 2–15 years, WHO recommends adjusting the adult dose downward based on their energy requirements. This recommendation for children does not address the period of exclusive breastfeeding (0–6 months) or complementary feeding with continued breastfeeding (6–24 months).
  3. All salt that is consumed should be iodized (fortified with iodine), which is essential for healthy brain development in the foetus and young child and optimizing people’s mental function in general.

About sodium

  1. Sodium is an essential nutrient necessary for maintenance of plasma volume, acid-base balance, transmission of nerve impulses and normal cell function.
  2. Sodium deficiency is extremely unlikely in healthy individuals.
  3. Excess sodium is linked to adverse health outcomes, including increased blood pressure.
  4. The primary contributors to dietary sodium consumption depend on the cultural context and dietary habits of a population.
  5. Sodium is found naturally in a variety of foods, such as milk, meat and shellfish. It is often found in high amounts in processed foods such as breads, processed meat and snack foods, as well as in condiments (e.g., soy and fish sauce).
  6. Sodium is also contained in sodium glutamate, used as a food additive in many parts of the world.

Salt reduction - WHO


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