Published in the Journal of Human Hypertension, Strauss-Kruger examines the effectiveness of South Africa’s legislation on salt restriction in foods, through changes in salt intake over 4.5 years spanning the implementation of the regulation. The research found a mean salt reduction of -1.2g/d with the greatest reductions found in men, black adults, and participants from lower or middle socio-economic status groups. These preliminary findings suggest reformulation interventions can be effective in lowering population salt intake especially for vulnerable groups who commonly consume more processed foods. Read full article here.
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