Sodium Intake of Canadians in 2017
This report by Health Canada describes current sodium intakes of Canadians using the most recent national dietary survey, the 2015 Canadian Community Health Survey – Nutrition (2015 CCHS). Top food sources of dietary sodium are provided along with the impact of voluntary sodium reduction in processed foods on sodium intake. The current sodium intakes of most Canadians continue to be high, particularly among males, children, and adolescents.
Resource Information
Date
July 23, 2018
Author
Health Canada
Type
Report
Setting
Cafeteria/Canteen, Children's Service/Child Care, Community Garden, Community Kitchen, Community-at-large, Farmers Market, Food Bank, Grocery/Retail, Home, Long-term Care, Mobile Vending, Primary Care, Recreation Centre, Restaurant/Food Service Premise, School, Workplace
Age
Prenatal, Toddler (1-3), Children (4-11), Youth (12-17), Adults (18-64), Older Adults (65 and over)
Topic
Chronic Disease Prevention, Food Additives, Nutrients
Language
English
Jurisdiction
National
Tags
chronic disease prevention, dietary intake, food labelling, nutrients, nutrition education, processed foods, sodium