Tag: Public health china

Over the past few decades, China has undergone a major nutrition transition, dramatically shifting away from a traditional, grain-heavy diet toward one that includes more animal products and highly processed foods. This seismic shift fundamentally changes what is the trend in the Chinese diet, with significant implications for public health and global food markets.

A 2019 review found that Chinese adults have consistently consumed over 10g of salt per day for decades, which is more than twice the WHO recommended amount. This raises the question: do Chinese consume a lot of salt, and if so, what are the primary reasons and consequences?