Language: English
Welcome to EPG Patient Direct
The healthcare portal for patients and the general public in Europe
- Conditions and illnesses
- Managing your health
- Lifestyle advice
- Treatment choices
Health News
- Government targets cigarette packaging
Published 01 February 2010 - Male breast op numbers 'growing fastest'
Published 01 February 2010 - Hospital warning after winter bug outbreak
Published 01 February 2010 - Campaign to recognise Barrow's 'hidden carers' launched
Published 01 February 2010
Please note that these news articles link to external websites.
Your Vote
There is currently no poll for this section.
Find Out More About
This service contains links to third party websites. EPG Patient Direct is not in a position to verify this information and cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the content contained.
Health News ArchiveEPG Patient Direct Health News
Most salt hidden in our food, BDA says
01 Dec 2009
The majority of people are unaware that the equivalent of three teaspoons of salt is already contained in the food we eat.
This is according to the British Dietetic Association (BDA), which also reiterated findings of a study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), which revealed that a high intake of salt raised the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease.
BDA dietician Sian Porter said that many people think they are reducing their salt intake by not putting any on their vegetables, or by not leaving some on the table before a meal.
"Although that is a very good practice which we would encourage people to do, that is only addressing 25 per cent of the problem," she explained.
"There is a need for more education or continued education for consumers so that they realise where the salt in their diet comes from."
According to the BMJ-published journal, most populations around the world have average daily salt intakes of more than six grams, while in parts of eastern Europe and Asia it is higher than 12 grams.
More health news
Delicious
Reddit
Facebook
StumbleUpon
Related General Health News News
- Too much salt raises stroke and cardiovascular risk 25 Nov 09
- Cancer patients have high levels of insomnia, study reveals 24 Nov 09
- Moderate exercise reduces stroke risk 24 Nov 09
- Healthier lifestyles could prevent thousands of cancers, charity argues 24 Nov 09
- Migraines increase risk of ischemic stroke 18 Nov 09
- Recommended calorie intakes could rise 17 Nov 09
- Exercise helps to prevent diseases 16 Nov 09
- Eating lots of fish could affect cognitive function 14 Nov 09