Knowledge, attitudes and practices surrounding sodium intake in Ecuador: a pilot study

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Objective To identify the main sources of sodium in Ecuadorian diet and determine knowledge, attitudes practices related to use salt/sodium.Materials Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted by taking a convenience sample 177 adults. Socio-demographic, anthropometric clinical data were collected. Frequency consumption food items high regarding salt intake evaluated.Results Meat products, sugary drinks, sausages, canned fish seasonings are with highest content. Nearly 97% participants had misperception about their intake. While 99% know that causes health problems, only 38.4% take systematic action regulate intake.Conclusions There common consumption. Only small number people an reduce consumption, although these actions ineffective.

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عنوان ژورنال: Revista de salud publica

سال: 2021

ISSN: ['1853-1180', '1852-9429']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15446/rsap.v23n1.88379