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Pip Duncan
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Wednesday, 01 Feb, 2012
Thanks to Heart safe for this information
For the first time, we have a
current and accurate estimate of average salt intake for all adult New Zealanders. The findings of the latest National Nutrition Survey (NNS) reveal that
our mean salt intakes are still too high, at 3900mg sodium/day. This level exceeds the recommended upper level of intake by 60%. Findings from the recently released Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
2009 Total Diet Survey reaffirm key insights from the NNS.
Listen to a Radio NZ interview of Dr Rachel McLean. Auckland University tracks sodium content in processed food The Clinical Trials Research Unit at the University of Auckland has recently developed
Nutritrack – a database comprising nutrient, package and price information for the majority of processed foods sold in New Zealand supermarkets and major Fast Food chains. Nutritrack will be updated annually to provide an objective and transparent way to track nutrient composition of processed food, and support food industry and government efforts to improve the nutritional profile of manufactured foods. For more information, contact
Dr Helen Eyles at h.eyles@ctru.auckland.ac.nz
The New Zealand Heart Foundation extends its focus to Fast Food ChainsAn all-of-food industry approach to food reformulation makes perfect sense given increasing global pressure for a cohesive approach to tackling obesity and health related issues. With this in mind, the New Zealand Heart Foundation recently presented at a
Food Industry Group (FIG) Quick Serve Restaurant Forum. FIG, in its address to its members, emphasised the
United Nations (UN) Declaration on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the UN’s call for a strengthening of the private sector’s commitment to prevention and control of NCDs. The Heart Foundation presented a health and business case and encouraged sector-wide reformulation for greater impact across the food supply. It also highlighted the importance of a trans-Tasman approach.
Many Industry representatives are already undertaking company-led initiatives. However, there was agreement for a more proactive effort across the sector, including working collaboratively with FIG and the Heart Foundation. There will be another meeting in early 2012 that will identify focus areas for industry to consider.
