The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate has cautioned Nigerians against excess intake of salt and sodium, saying it could cause hypertension and other heart diseases.
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Stakeholders at a meeting on “Reducing Salt Content in Commercially Processed Foods in Nigeria” have stressed the need for prompt action to check excessive salt consumption.
In a bid to promote healthier dietary habits among Nigerians, the Federal Government has announced its intention to formulate policies…
The Technical Advisor, Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED),Dr Jerome Mafeni on Tuesday called for reduction of salt content in commercially produced foods, saying that excessive salt intake causes non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
The World Health Organisation (WHO), has recommended that every adult should consume less than five grammes of salt; less than…