sodium-reduced, potassium- and magnesium-enriched mineral salts) and the Choice” label that was “Better put in use by the Finnish Heart Association in 2000 (He and MacGregor, 2009; Karppanen and Mervaala, 2006). Australia UL of 6 g/d A 3-pronged strategy Has not achieved Dietary intake similar to the UK approach but significant population target of 4 g/d adapted to the Australian context. level reductions Specific objectives are to: Recommendation achieve an average 25% reduction in (NHMRC) for food the salt content of processed and industry to reduce catered foods), to increase population salt in foods. knowledge of the benefits of low salt NHF has diets and to promote clear labeling of implemented a tick foods so that the salt content is program leading a immediately apparent. number of companies to reduce salt content of some products US <6g/d Adults 4 g/d African Americans, adults >=51 yrs, with diabetes or chronic kidney disease
sodium-reduced, potassium- and magnesium-enriched mineral salts) and the “Better Choice” label that was put in use by the Finnish Heart Association in 2000 (He and MacGregor, 2009; Karppanen and Mervaala, 2006). Australia UL of 6 g/d Dietary intake target of 4 g/d A 3-pronged strategy similar to the UK approach but adapted to the Australian context. Specific objectives are to: achieve an average 25% reduction in the salt content of processed and catered foods), to increase population knowledge of the benefits of low salt diets and to promote clear labeling of foods so that the salt content is immediately apparent. Has not achieved significant population level reductions Recommendation (NHMRC) for food industry to reduce salt in foods. NHF has implemented a tick program leading a number of companies to reduce salt content of some products US <6g/d Adults 4 g/d African Americans, adults >=51 yrs, with diabetes or chronic kidney disease
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