Assessing the Association of Sodium, Potassium Intake and Sodium/Potassium Ratio on Blood Pressure and Central Adiposity Measurements amongst Ellisras Undernourished, Rural Children Aged 5–13 Years: South Africa

Assessing the Association of Sodium, Potassium Intake and Sodium/Potassium Ratio on Blood Pressure and Central Adiposity Measurements amongst Ellisras Undernourished, Rural Children Aged 5–13 Years: South Africa

Background: Numerous studies have shown how diet, such as sodium (Na) and potassium (K) intake, is an important risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This study aimed to assess the relationship between sodium intake, potassium intake; and sodium/potassium ratio with blood pressure (BP) a...

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Main Authors: Thato Tshepo Raphadu, Moloko Matshipi, Peter Modupi Mphekgwana, Kotsedi Daniel Monyeki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
sodium
potassium
sodium/potassium ratio
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/3/422

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