6g average population intake (adults and children aged 11+) Children 7-10 yrs5g 4-6 yrs3g 1-3 yrs2g 6-12 months1g 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 Around 75% of the salt we eat is already in the foods we buy
Areas 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 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 ( ) Progress by retailers
Procurement Customer Information Preparation Menu planning Catering sector
Reduction in salt intakes