Urinary sodium excretion and dietary sources of sodium intake in community-dwelling Chinese adults aged 50 years and over.

摘要: OBJECTIVE This study examined Na intake and identified the major food sources of in healthy Chinese adults aged ≥50 years Hong Kong. DESIGN Participants who completed a baseline assessment randomised controlled trial assessing effectiveness exercise nutrition supplementation on improving physical cognitive functions were included. A single 24-h urine sample 3-d diet record used to measure urinary excretion dietary intake, respectively. The compliances WHO (<5 g/d) China Nutrition Society (<6 recommendations for salt assessed based excretion. relative contribution sixteen groups was expressed as percentages. Associations between analysed using multiple linear regression. SETTING Community facilities. PARTICIPANTS Totally, 114 (mean age 60·6 years, 55 % women). RESULTS mean over 2876·6 ± 1249·4 mg/d (7·3 3·2 g salt/d). Overall, 22·8 participants met recommendation 34·2 intake. condiments (42·4 %), cereals their products (16·8 %) soups (13·5 %). Higher intakes seafood nuts associated with lower CONCLUSIONS Public health strategies should target Kong modify current patterns Targeting condiments, will be an important strategy reduce