Current dietary surveys indicate that adults are consuming on average about 9.5g of salt a day – up from about 9g in 1985. The Government's Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has set targets for the population for an average salt intake at different ages. Most individuals would need to reduce their salt intake if the average population targets are to be achieved.
SACN Population Targets for Adults and Children
| Age |
Target average salt intake (g/day) |
Target average sodium intake (g/day) |
| 0-6 months |
less than 1 |
less than 0.4 |
| 7-12 months |
1 |
0.4 |
| 1-3 years |
2 |
0.8 |
| 4-6 years |
3 |
1.2 |
| 7-10 years |
5 |
2 |
| 11-14 years |
6 |
2.4 |
| Adults |
6 |
2.4 |
NOTE: Babies up to 6 months should not have any added salt and young children should have less than adults. Contact a health professional for advice.
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