Estimated contribution of most commonly consumed industrialized processed foods to salt intake and iodine intakes in Sri Lanka.

ABSTRACT: In Sri Lanka dietary patterns are shifting towards increased consumption of industrially processed foods (IPF). This study aimed to estimate the contribution of IPF to salt and iodine intake and assess the possible impact of salt reduction on iodized salt intake. The assessment was conducted using guidance published by the Iodine Global Network. National nutrition and household income expenditure surveys were used to estimate adult per capita consumption of household salt and commonly consumed salt-containing IPF. Industry and laboratory data were used to quantify salt content of IPF. Modelling estimated the potential and current iodine intake from consumption of household salt and using iodized salt in the identified IPF. Estimates were adjusted to investigate the likely impact on iodine

SUBMITTER: Jayatissa R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8452010 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature