Canadians are advised to consume no more than 2,300 mg of sodium a day, the amount found in one teaspoon of table salt
Earlier this month, the World Health Organization released its first report on global efforts to reduce sodium intake. It turns out, we aren’t doing as well as hoped for.
What’s more, the largest number of diet-related deaths is tied to excessive sodium intakes, an established risk factor for elevated blood pressure, heart attack and ischemic stroke. As of October, 2022, only 5 per cent of WHO Member states received the highest possible score of four. Each had implemented at least two mandatory sodium reduction policies and all of WHO’s recommended sodium-related policies for combatting chronic disease.
The new mandatory “high-in” label will complement the back-of-package nutrition facts table, mandatory since 2007. It will appear on prepackaged foods that meet or exceed 15 per cent of the daily value for sodium, saturated fat and/or sugars. Food manufacturers have until Jan. 1, 2026 to comply.Despite Health Canada’s voluntary measures to curb sodium intake, most Canadians still consume too much sodium, an average of 2,760 mg per day.
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