This second edition introduces benchmarks for sodium levels across 70 food subcategories, reflecting WHO's commitment to reducing sodium intake globally. These globally harmonized benchmarks define the maximum levels of sodium that processed foods can contain.
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Launch Event: WHO Global Sodium Benchmarks for Different Food Categories
Launch Event: WHO Global Sodium Benchmarks for Different Food Categories 5 May 2021 12:30 – 13:30 CET
On 5 May 2021, WHO will be launching the WHO global sodium benchmarks for different food categories at a virtual high-level event. It is a first-ever globally harmonized set of benchmarks for more than 60 food categories that define the maximum levels of sodium that processed foods can contain.
An estimated 11 million deaths globally are associated with poor diet, 3 million of which are attributable to high sodium intakes (>2 g of sodium or >5 g of salt per day). Excess dietary sodium intake increases blood pressure and consequently increases