Setting sodium targets for pre-packaged foods in China - an exploratory study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Setting sodium targets for pre-packaged food has been a priority strategy for reducing population sodium intake. This study aims to explore the attitudes and considerations of researchers and key stakeholders toward implementing such policy in China.

Methods

An exploratory study comprising a survey and a focus group discussion was conducted among 27 purposively selected participants including 12 researchers, 5 consumers, 4 administrators, 3 industry association representatives and 3 food producers. The survey/discussion covered the key questions considered when developing/promoting sodium targets. Free-text responses were manually classified and summarized using thematic analysis.

Results

Two-thirds of the participants supported target-setting policy. Res

SUBMITTER: Zhang P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10646300 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature