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21 Jun 2017

Salt Initiative: Reducing hidden salt

Did you know many flat breads contain a high average sodium content (over 500mg/100g) compared to other types of bread?

22 Mar 2017

Victorians urged to curb their consumption of salt

A new study revealing the hidden salt content in some of Australia’s most popular bread products has prompted a call urging Victorians to curb their enthusiasm when it comes to processed foods concealing high levels of salt.

Partner release

23 Aug 2017

New research shows family favourite cooking sauces are packed with salt

Convenience cooking sauces may be quick and easy but come at a high cost to health, according to new research released today by The George Institute for Global Health, VicHealth and the Heart Foundation.

Unpack the Salt

09 Aug 2017

The state of salt: The case for salt reduction in Victoria

This progress report outlines the Victorian Salt Reduction Partnership’s achievements since the launch of the initial State of Salt publication. It also looks at the plans for the next two-year implementation phase.

Salt

08 Jun 2016

When it comes to salt, you can't trust your taste buds

A new survey of over 800 Victorians has shown that most still don’t understand the dangerous levels of salt being consumed, with over two-thirds claiming that they eat less or about the right amount of salt, but many unable to correctly identify high salt foods.

Salt consumption

21 Apr 2016

Salt partnership update

VicHealth’s Salt Reduction Strategic Partnership has been building the foundations for long-term action tackling one of the biggest drivers of the chronic disease burden in Victoria.

Salt reduction

18 Jul 2016

Its time we got savvy on salt

Letter-to-editor by Heart Foundation Victoria CEO Diana Heggie and VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter

Letter to editor

29 Jul 2016

Check your child's salt intake this August

As we head into the final month of winter and warming comfort foods, VicHealth is encouraging Victorian families to watch for hidden salt.

Children are eating too much salt

24 Mar 2016

It’s time to shake up our approach to salt

Opinion piece by VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter

Salt reduction

22 Sep 2016

Victorian consumer salt survey

This research on salt knowledge, attitudes and behaviour shows that Victorians eat almost double the upper daily limit recommended for salt despite only a third indicating their own salt intake exceed dietary guidelines.

Salt reduction

23 Mar 2016

Urine testing reveals Victorians are consuming a wee bit too much salt

New VicHealth and Deakin University research into salt attitudes and consumption patterns has revealed that Victorian adults are eating almost twice the daily recommended amount of salt despite less than one third of people considering their own salt intake to exceed dietary guidelines.

Salt reduction