sodium intake

Question 1

What is the most effective way to reduce dietary sodium intake in canadian children

Answer 1

population level intervention such as limiting maximum amount of sodium in specific foods

Question 2

Dietary adequate intake and reduction of chronic disease limits of sodium for 0-6 months

Answer 2

AI 110 mg/day

CDRR not determined

Question 3

Dietary adequate intake and reduction of chronic disease limit for age 7-12 months

Answer 3

AI 370 mg

CDRR not determined

Question 4

Dietary adequate intake sodium vs chronic disease limit for age 1-3 years

Answer 4

AI 370 mg

CDRR 1200 mg

Question 5

Dietary sodium vs CDRR for children aged 4-8 years

Answer 5

AI 1000

CDRR 1500 mg

Question 6

Dietary sodium adequate intake vs CDRR for 9-13 years

Answer 6

AI 1200 mg

CDRR 1800 mg

Question 7

Dietary sodium adequate intake vs CDRR for 14-70 years

Answer 7

AI 1500 mg

CDRR 2300

Question 8

What percentage of children are taking above CDRR of sodium in Canada

Answer 8

50-80 % (ie most children)

Question 9

Which populations are more likely to be sodium sensitive. define sodium sensitive

Answer 9

reduction in 3+ SBP or DBP when going from high sodium to low sodium diet (low sodium being 1500 mg)
if HTN
if african american
women 
metabolic syndrome
children with low birth weight

Question 10

What is evidence that reducing sodium will improve BP in children

Answer 10

conflicting but limited

probably most helpful if BMI indicates overweight or obesity

Question 11

recommendations for pediatricians

Answer 11

teach families recommended sodium intake limits and also how to read dietary labels on foods to reduce sodium intake

Question 12

top 5 contributors to increased sodium in Canadian children

Answer 12

1. bakery products
2. mixed dishes
3. processed meats
4. cheese
5. soup