Tag: Processed Food

10 Apr 2019

Posted by Briar McKenzie In Collaborating Centres,Research 0 comment

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 […]

29 Mar 2018

Posted by Briar McKenzie In Research 0 comment

Decrease in sodium content of processed foods from 2009 to 2015 in America

A study conducted by Clapp J et al and published by Preventing Chronic Disease investigated the serving size, calories and sodium content of processed foods with the top 80% of sales between 2009 and 2015 in America. Results were reported per serve and density, it was found that sodium per serve and density decreased, by [...]