Advice of the Scientific Committee of the FASFC and advice SHC 8663 of the Superior Health Council on the reformulation of food – salt reduction

A high sodium intake is associated with several health risks including high blood pressure with various clinical consequences, such as certain cardiovascular diseases. It has also been shown that a decrease of blood pressure is associated with health benefits. Salt (NaCl, "kitchen salt") is the main source of sodium in foods and salt reduction actually means sodium reduction. In several European countries, but also outside Europe, various salt reduction campaigns were launched. In Belgium, a campaign was developed as part of the National Food and Health Plan that included amongst others a rais... Mehr ...