Outcomes of a state-wide salt reduction initiative in adults living in Victoria, Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To assess any effects of a state-wide sodium reduction intervention on sodium intake, sources of dietary sodium and discretionary salt use at a population level.

Methods

Data (24-h urinary sodium excretion, self-report survey, a 24-h dietary recall) were collected cross-sectionally at baseline (2016/2017) and follow-up (2020) from adults in Victoria, Australia. Intervention activities included consumer awareness advertising campaign, public debate generation via mass media, strengthening existing policy initiatives and supporting food innovation with industry.

Results

There were 339 participants at baseline and 211 at follow-up, with 144 and 90 of participants completing a 24-h dietary recall, respectively. There was no difference in adjusted 24-h urinary sodi

SUBMITTER: Bolton KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10468945 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature