During #SaltAwarenessWeek, we put the spotlight on how much salt children need, the hidden sources of salt and why parents must be aware and pro-actively manage salt intake. Facts every parent must know.
Did you know
- Children need less salt than adults
- Kidneys of children take time to develop
- Children have a normal BP of 120/80 only around the age of 15-16
Learn more about blood pressure readings in children and why salt in children must be regulated.
- WHO has advised adults to limit total salt consumption to less than 5g per day which is equivalent to 2g of sodium
- Children need less salt than adults
- Food labels tell you sodium content by serving size. So you need to compute salt intake for the amount being consumed.
Check out the salt and sodium content of these food items in your kitchen and understand the importance of reading food labels.
