Alert over risk of too much salt.ONE in six youngsters eat a ready made meal or takeaway every single day, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a poll out today. Under 18s typically have three or more such meals a week, while 16 per cent say they eat them at least once a day. The study of 3,000 people was released by Siemens and The Stroke Association to raise awareness of the risks of eating too much salty salt·y adj. salt·i·er, salt·i·est 1. Of, containing, or seasoned with salt. 2. Suggestive of the sea or sailing life. 3. Witty; pungent; earthy: salty humor. food. Eating a dangerous amount of salt, combined with too little exercise, increases blood pressure and puts people at risk of stroke. The research found that 64 per cent of people of all ages are unconcerned about how much salt they consume while 57 per cent have no idea if they adhere to adhere to verb 1. follow, keep, maintain, respect, observe, be true, fulfil, obey, heed, keep to, abide by, be loyal, mind, be constant, be faithful 2. the recommended 6g or under a day. While most people (92 per cent) knew that eating too much salt was bad for their health, 40 per cent were unable to say that 6g - or one teaspoon - was the maximumamount they should have in a day. Under 18s were the most likely to check the salt content of food. |
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