Sodium and Heart Disease
2009 July 24
Canadians are consuming far more sodium than they need to and it could be putting a strain on their health, according to Statistics Canada.
The agency issued a report on sodium intake in April 2007, which found that most people in all age groups were overdoing it when it comes to salt.
In July 2009, a report released by World Action on Salt — a British-based group established in 2005 to help gradually reduce global salt intake — found that sodium levels in a selection of processed and fast foods tended to be higher in Canada than in other countries.
Sodium levels in selected products
per 100 g servingKellogg’s Bran Flakes
- Canada: 861 mg
- United States: 258 mg
Burger King onion rings
- Canada: 681 mg
- UK: 159 mg
KFC popcorn chicken
- Canada: 908 mg
- Malaysia: 560 mg
Source: World Action on Salt and Health
