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Sodium Intake Sources in Ecuador Urban Areas by nutringenio6 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The study investigates sodium intake and its food sources among urban populations in Ecuador, revealing an average consumption of 4900 mg/day, which exceeds the WHO recommendation of 2000 mg/day. Key findings indicate that sodium intake is higher in older adults, those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, and primarily comes from salt used in spices and condiments. This data highlights the need for public health interventions to address excessive sodium consumption in Ecuador.
- Author
- nutringenio6
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- EN