6g average population intake (adults and children aged 11+)

Children

7-10 yrs 5g

4-6 yrs 3g

1-3 yrs 2g

6-12 months 1g

0-6 months <1g

Target 3g/day

Intake 6.1g/day

Intake 11g/day

Target 6g/day

Intake 8.1g/day

Target 6g/day

Salt: intakes & targets Salt: intakes & targets

Around 75% of the salt we eat is already in the foods we buy

Areas of workAreas of work

• Working with retailers and manufacturers to reduce levels of salt in foods

• Work with the catering sector

• Consumer awareness work

• Monitoring success

Reductions in foodsReductions in foods• 16% in bread (2004 to 2008); over 33%

overall (since 1980s)

• 44% in breakfast cereals (1998 to 2008)

• 25 to 55% in cakes and biscuits, crisps and snacks (2006/07)

• Around 30% in soups and sauces, some processed cheeses spreads (2003-05)

• Progress by retailers

Procurement Customer Information

Preparation

Menu planning

Catering Catering sectorsector

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