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Update Date: 2008/12/17 12:35
Dining out? Beware of eating too salty! The Dongshi Foundation tested nearly 800 food items on the market and found that most had excessively high sodium content. Over 40%, or 351 items, were classified as "high-salt foods." Without careful calculation, it's easy to exceed the recommended intake. For example, one set of a burger meal could account for about 80% of the daily intake, while one bowl of instant noodles could exceed the daily recommended sodium intake by two times. Eating just five pieces of preserved fruit could take up a day's worth of sodium. Experts warn that excessive sodium intake could lead to cardiovascular diseases and stomach cancer. (Reported by Xu Yunxiang)
The Dongshi Foundation conducted a survey of 796 commercially available food items from common channels, convenience stores, supermarkets, and fast-food chains. The results showed that the sodium content in most items was alarmingly high. The foundation noted that there is no domestic definition for high-salt foods, but using the UK's definition of high-salt foods as those containing 500 milligrams of sodium per 100 grams, 44% of the surveyed foods, or 351 items, were classified as "very salty."
Xu Huiyu, the director of the nutrition group, pointed out that the recommended daily sodium intake for adults is 2,400 milligrams, equivalent to 6 grams of salt. However, a single burger meal from a fast-food restaurant, a favorite among children, contains 1,820 milligrams of sodium, not including dipping sauces. Consuming this would account for 76% of the daily intake. A small cup of corn soup contains 582 milligrams of sodium. The average sodium content in instant noodles is over 1,600 milligrams, with some beef noodles containing as much as 4,000 milligrams. Eating one bowl could nearly reach the sodium intake that should be accumulated over two days. Additionally, some sweet snacks like biscuits and cereal crisps are also hidden high-salt killers, containing 700 to over 1,000 milligrams of sodium per 100 grams. Preserved fruits, dried fish, and dried meat are almost all high-salt foods, with just five pieces of preserved fruit equating to a day's worth of salt.
Experts warn that while sodium is an essential mineral for the human body, insufficient intake can lead to weakness and fatigue. However, long-term excessive intake can easily cause edema, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease, stroke, and even stomach cancer. Especially for children, developing a preference for strong flavors from a young age can suppress the tongue's sensitivity to salt. As they grow older, they may consume increasingly salty foods, which is detrimental to health. The public is reminded to be mindful of their diet, control sodium intake, and opt for lighter meals for better health.
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Shocking Sodium Levels: One Bowl of Instant Noodles Equals Two Days' Salt Intake
Dining out? Beware of eating too salty! The Dongshi Foundation tested nearly 800 food items on the market and found that most had excessively high sodium content. Over 40%, or 351 items, were classified as "high-salt foods." Without careful calculation, it's easy to exceed the recommended intake. For example, one set of a burger meal could account for about 80% of the daily intake, while one bowl of instant noodles could exceed the daily recommended sodium intake by two times. Eating just five pieces of preserved fruit could take up a day's worth of sodium. Experts warn that excessive sodium intake could lead to cardiovascular diseases and stomach cancer. (Reported by Xu Yunxiang)
The Dongshi Foundation conducted a survey of 796 commercially available food items from common channels, convenience stores, supermarkets, and fast-food chains. The results showed that the sodium content in most items was alarmingly high. The foundation noted that there is no domestic definition for high-salt foods, but using the UK's definition of high-salt foods as those containing 500 milligrams of sodium per 100 grams, 44% of the surveyed foods, or 351 items, were classified as "very salty."
Xu Huiyu, the director of the nutrition group, pointed out that the recommended daily sodium intake for adults is 2,400 milligrams, equivalent to 6 grams of salt. However, a single burger meal from a fast-food restaurant, a favorite among children, contains 1,820 milligrams of sodium, not including dipping sauces. Consuming this would account for 76% of the daily intake. A small cup of corn soup contains 582 milligrams of sodium. The average sodium content in instant noodles is over 1,600 milligrams, with some beef noodles containing as much as 4,000 milligrams. Eating one bowl could nearly reach the sodium intake that should be accumulated over two days. Additionally, some sweet snacks like biscuits and cereal crisps are also hidden high-salt killers, containing 700 to over 1,000 milligrams of sodium per 100 grams. Preserved fruits, dried fish, and dried meat are almost all high-salt foods, with just five pieces of preserved fruit equating to a day's worth of salt.
Experts warn that while sodium is an essential mineral for the human body, insufficient intake can lead to weakness and fatigue. However, long-term excessive intake can easily cause edema, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease, stroke, and even stomach cancer. Especially for children, developing a preference for strong flavors from a young age can suppress the tongue's sensitivity to salt. As they grow older, they may consume increasingly salty foods, which is detrimental to health. The public is reminded to be mindful of their diet, control sodium intake, and opt for lighter meals for better health.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ article/ url/ d/ a/ 081217/ 1/ 1bc09. html