Salt intake and its sources in children, adolescents and adults in the Islamic Republic of Iran

CONCLUSIONS: Salt intake in Isfahan was more than twice that recommended by the World Health Organization. The main source of sodium was added salt, followed bread and cheese. Future national studies are warranted to assess the dietary salt intake and its main sources in different provinces in the Islamic Republic of Iran.PMID:33788217 | DOI:10.26719/2021.27.3.279

Source: Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal - March 31, 2021 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Noushin Mohammadifard Atena Mahdavi Alireza Khosravi Ahmad Esmaillzadeh Awat Feizi Nizal Sarrafzadegan Source Type: research