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28/07/2016
Adults Consuming Almost 50% More Recommended Daily Salt Intake
Adults in Northern Ireland are consuming almost 50% more than the recommended daily salt intake, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
The average salt intake was found to be 8.6g per day - 43% higher than the recommended maximum limit of 6g per day, with men eating more than women, according to
The biggest contributors were:
• White bread
• Meat products, such as bacon and ham
• Cooking sauces, soups and condiments
Joanne Casey, Dietician at the FSA in NI, said: "The findings are alarming and show that people in NI eat too much salt and need to cut down. A high salt intake can contribute to raised blood pressure, which itself is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. I would encourage everyone to be more aware of the salt in their diet and to try to cut down."
(DT)
The average salt intake was found to be 8.6g per day - 43% higher than the recommended maximum limit of 6g per day, with men eating more than women, according to
The biggest contributors were:
• White bread
• Meat products, such as bacon and ham
• Cooking sauces, soups and condiments
Joanne Casey, Dietician at the FSA in NI, said: "The findings are alarming and show that people in NI eat too much salt and need to cut down. A high salt intake can contribute to raised blood pressure, which itself is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. I would encourage everyone to be more aware of the salt in their diet and to try to cut down."
(DT)
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