salt intake

Update news salt intake

NCDs increase due to excess salt intake

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese are eating a lot of salty food. However, many people refuse to accept that excess salt in one’s daily diet is not healthy and may cause several non communicable diseases (NCDs)) 

WHO urges Vietnamese to reduce salt intake

 VietNamNet Bridge – The average amount of salt consumed in Vietnam ranges from 12-15 g per person per day, while the recommended level is less than 5 g or one teaspoon.