[freddyujnf]

Australians consume, on average, 5 to 10 times too much salt.






25/11/2010- Less than half of bread products in Australian supermarkets have acceptable salt levels, according to data released today by Sydney-based The George Institute for Global Health.



The startling report also reveals that salt levels in Australian bread products have not changed since 2007 despite the government’s ‘Food and Health Dialogue’ focusing on salt, and some companies acting on their commitments to reduce salt in their products.


Salt is one of the leading contributors to heart disease and stroke which kills one-in-three Australians every year. Bread accounts for about one fifth of daily salt intake for Australians who on average consume between 5 to 10 times the 1g of salt per day required for good health.




The government’s much heralded Food and Health Dialogue, established in 2009, sets out to deliver a "framework for government, health groups and industry to work collaboratively across the food supply chain to improve dietary intakes."
However, according to Professor Bruce Neal, Senior Director at The George Institute for Global Health, much more needs to be done. "The Dialogue is now in its second year and has only established salt targets for bread and breakfast cereals. This doesn’t bode well for salt reduction let alone all the other food supply issues that need tackling like sugar, saturated fat and serving sizes."


In the UK, Canada and the US targets have been set for 80 food types with significant progress made in reducing salt intake. In the UK voluntary targets introduced in 2006 have led to a reduction in salt intake of 10 percent, saving an estimated 6,000 lives every year.



“Government and industry here in Australia seem intent on very slowly re-inventing the wheel rather than learning from what has been successfully achieved in other countries. This is going to cost a lot of money and a lot of lives. The Food and Health Dialogue should be urging food companies to reduce salt levels in foods in line with targets already set overseas and then work with the Australian industry to consider Australian specific targets for the few product categories that might require a different approach in Australia” he continued.
"Some companies have shown a real commitment to improve the nutritional value of their products. George Weston Foods, manufacturer of brands such as ‘Tip Top’ and ‘Burgen’, have decreased the levels of salt across their entire bread range to meet the government’s target. Other companies need to follow their excellent example," explained Professor Neal.
"The George Institute has established a database to monitor industry salt reduction efforts and the success or failure of the Food and Health Dialogue. We are going to ensure that industry and government are held accountable. Australians need to know what is and is not being achieved and by who," he added.
"Those responsible for the food supply have a huge impact on the nation’s health. Making sure these companies understand their responsibility and ensuring they are accountable to their customers for their actions is an important step forward," concluded Professor Neal.

[Auzuigcx]

Phew, good to know that they reduced levels in Burgen bread, I fucking love that bread! And I was gunna say that I thought wholegrain breads wouldn't be too bad.

I don't eat to the daily limit of salt/sodium. Any food under 400mg is okay with me. But I do agree there is way too much in some products these days, like hamburger buns from Coles have so much salt in them, it's a joke. I mean come on, its bread! Why does bread need salt for god's sake? I also NEVER add salt to any of my food, food just tastes god awful if you add that shit

[Shemker394]

Phew, good to know that they reduced levels in Burgen bread, I fucking love that bread! And I was gunna say that I thought wholegrain breads wouldn't be too bad.

I don't eat to the daily limit of salt/sodium. Any food under 400mg is okay with me. But I do agree there is way too much in some products these days, like hamburger buns from Coles have so much salt in them, it's a joke. I mean come on, its bread! Why does bread need salt for god's sake? I also NEVER add salt to any of my food, food just tastes god awful if you add that shit

but a little salt is essential to maintain body's Sodium electrolyte balance...too much isn't good anyway!

[sttrqiss]

but a little salt is essential to maintain body's Sodium electrolyte balance...too much isn't good anyway!

I usually only eat salt deliberately if I start getting cramps. Not sure if they are related, but the cramps go away lol.

[LxtdK9i4]

I usually only eat salt deliberately if I start getting cramps. Not sure if they are related, but the cramps go away lol.

Cramps are mainly due to Potassium deficiency in the body. Bananas and dried dates, peaches, apricots etc should be good for you

[Affiltavajefe]

Cramps are mainly due to Potassium deficiency in the body. Bananas and dried dates, peaches, apricots etc should be good for you

Haha, all things I don't like

[Jourgenz]

Haha, all things I don't like

but banana is rich in potassium

[fhutiussk]

And they also taste bad to me

[massons]

And they also taste bad to me

you must be joking ...banana is good and you ought to take it twice a day to stay healthy

[Abaanto]

i'm getting pissed off with this,first america,then britain..now australia.....have you nothing good to say about the west?....the west where we take in all races and religions and let them live as see fit......the east is far from perfect you know,where women are virtually slaves and other faiths other than islam are victimised.....you need to get a life

[AlabamaBoyz]

I think you need to learn about separating the poster from the post.

[mp3 free]

And by the way, I don't care, it's fucking salt, please

[education]

but the poster posted the post.....hes done so much putting the west down since he joined its obvious that its his belief

[DenisLevvin]

How does this put Australia down? It's fact, we eat too much salt. How is that insulting? This is not an article he wrote himself, how do we know that the perspective he holds is against us? Food companies are putting too much salt in our food, it's as simple as that, it's not insulting.

[Gakeincidoniac]

i'm getting pissed off with this,first america,then britain..now australia.....have you nothing good to say about the west?....the west where we take in all races and religions and let them live as see fit......the east is far from perfect you know,where women are virtually slaves and other faiths other than islam are victimised.....you need to get a life

I received this information in an email from Australia and I posted it because it relates to general health
everywhere. But i can see it won't help a sick person like you.....
What the fuck you have to do with who is victimized or not?? All humans are equal and you are not something out of this world or a fuckin'g paradigm to follow! Neither the East or the West
belongs to me or you and you are nobody to abuse others for your own failings!

Go see a shrink.....and boost up your depression bills!

[Lerpenoaneway]

show me his threads that say something good about the west and its people....show me a thread that says women shouldn't be a lower form of human to man......show me one post where he critisizes islam or the east

[VYholden]

I received this information in an email from Australia and I posted it because it relates to general health
everywhere. But i can see it won't help a sick person like you.....
What the fuck you have to do with who is victimized or not?? All humans are equal and you are not something out of this world or a fuckin'g paradigm to follow! Neither the East or the West
belongs to me or you and you are nobody to abuse others for your own failings!

Go see a shrink.....and boost up your depression bills!

and who did you recieve this e-mail from?...a tunisian?,a somalian?...do tell

[engideNedmupe]

show me his threads that say something good about the west and its people....show me a thread that says women shouldn't be a lower form of human to man......show me one post where he critisizes islam or the east

You're mistaking this thread as his opinion, when this is just a factual issue. The fact that someone is telling me my country is salt-ridden, I don't care, why worry? Maybe he has that opinion, but this thread doesn't show it.

[beckercpa]

but the poster posted the post.....hes done so much putting the west down since he joined its obvious that its his belief

don't talk rubbish...
what is wrong in this article that makes you ache??
am i supposed to toe your line or post my opinions as and when they appear on the board??
If you don't like difference of opinion better stay away from my posts...rather than provoke me by your ugly thoughts and words to say something bad about you..

feel free to screw the East...I don't mind anything ..I did not inherit the East from my father, got it?

[bMc8F9ZI]

You're mistaking this thread as his opinion, when this is just a factual issue. The fact that someone is telling me my country is salt-ridden, I don't care, why worry? Maybe he has that opinion, but this thread doesn't show it.

chipping away at the old block.....this will get worse......possibly canada next