The Digital Education to Limit Salt in the Home Program (DELISH) Improved Salt-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors in Parents
A study by Khokhar et al recently published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research highlights the potential use of web-based programs to improve salt-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviours (KAB). This pilot study investigated the effect of a 5-week web-based intervention, comprising online newsletters and text messages, and online KAB surveys, in parents and school-children. Significant […]
It’s time for ACTION on salt – World Salt Awareness Week (WSAW), 4-10th March
The theme set by World Action on Salt and Health (WASH) for 2019 WSAW was ACTION. This theme emphasised the need to act given the unacceptably high burden of unnecessary ill health and death due to high salt intakes. WASH and supporters called for action from governments, food industry, health charities and non-governmental organisations, and […]
Sodium Levels of Processed Meat in Australia: Supermarket Survey Data from 2010 to 2017
A study by Sparks et al assessed the sodium levels of processed meat products in Australian supermarkets and changes over time. Overall, they found a reduction in sodium levels in processed meats for which the government had established voluntary sodium target’s under the Food and Health Dialogue, and no change for other processed meats. They determined […]
Contribution of fat, sugar and salt to diets in the Pacific Islands: a systematic review
A systematic review by Santos et al has investigated the contribution of fat, salt and sugar to diets in Pacific Island countries. Authors searched both electronic and grey (unpublished) literature, finding 31 studies that provided relevant information on fat (n=22), salt (n=14) and sugar (n=17). A range of assessment methods were used, including absolute intake, household […]