Packaged foods in Canada still too salty

CBC News - April 26, 2016

Sodium levels remain unchanged or even slightly higher in most of the packaged food groups sold in Canada, say researchers, who are questioning the effectiveness of the current voluntary approach to reducing salt in our food supply.

Canadians consume more than twice the recommended adequate intake of sodium, mostly from packaged and prepared foods. Cutting sodium consumed by the population is a public health priority because too much can lead to high blood pressure, a major risk factor for stroke, heart disease and kidney disease.  

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