Foods can be surprisingly high in salt, fat, saturated fats and sugar, but many people struggle to understand nutrition labels on food packaging. CASH have long been pushing for more consistent front of pack food labelling. In 2014 our attention focused on the benefits of having a consistent front of pack label, making it easier than ever for consumers to know what is in their food, and compare it with others.
In light of new evidence concerning sodium intake, hypertension and the risk of cardiovascular disease, member states and international partners requested that WHO reconsider its guidance on salt. WHO reviewed the new studies and found strong and consistent evidence to support a revision of their salt guidance.
Salt Awareness Week 2014 – Switch the Salt!
Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH)
http://www.actiononsalt.org.uk/awareness/Switch%20the%20Salt%202014/117369.html
Foods can be surprisingly high in salt, fat, saturated fats and sugar, but many people struggle to understand nutrition labels on food packaging. CASH have long been pushing for more consistent front of pack food labelling. In 2014 our attention focused on the benefits of having a consistent front of pack label, making it easier than ever for consumers to know what is in their food, and compare it with others.
Why did WHO revise its salt guidelines?
In light of new evidence concerning sodium intake, hypertension and the risk of cardiovascular disease, member states and international partners requested that WHO reconsider its guidance on salt. WHO reviewed the new studies and found strong and consistent evidence to support a revision of their salt guidance.
http://www.wcrf-uk.org/cancer_prevention/health_professionals/informed_articles/WHOs_new_salt_guidance.php