Estimation of salt intake and sodium-to-potassium ratios assessed by urinary excretion among Japanese elementary school children

Dietary salt intake is largely responsible for the increase in blood pressure with age. It is important to start effective prevention approaches during childhood. In this study, we estimated salt intake and sodium-to-potassium (Na/K) ratios assessed by urinary excretion among elementary school child...

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Main Authors: Chikako Seko, Yuko Taguchi, Hiroyoshi Segawa, Kiyoko Odani, Wataru Aoi, Sayori Wada, Kaori Kitaoka, Taeko Masumoto, Akane Higashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-07-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Hypertension
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10641963.2017.1403620