The Major Packaged Food Sources of Sodium for New Zealand Children and Trends in the Sodium Content of Commonly Consumed Foods

In children, diets high in sodium and low in potassium lead to increased blood pressure and risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. This study aimed to describe the major packaged food sources of sodium for New Zealand children aged 5 to 14 years and explored changes in the sodium content of t...

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Main Authors: Kava Fuavao, Cliona Ni Mhurchu, Boyd Swinburn, Vili Nosa, Teresa Gontijo de Castro, Helen Eyles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Medical Sciences Forum
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9992/18/1/24