Hidden salt crisis: Takeaway meals contain far more sodium than advertised, study reveals
Nearly half (47%) of fast-food meals tested contained more salt than advertised, with some packing nearly double the NHS daily limit (11.2g vs. recommended 6g).
Pasta dishes averaged 7.2g of salt per serving, while meat pizzas had the highest concentration (1.6g per 100g). Even “healthier” options like salads rivaled burgers in sodium content.
Excess sodium drives hypertension, heart disease and strokes—linked to 135,000 preventable U.K. cases by 2030. Emerging research ties high salt intake to 45% higher depression risk and 19% increased dementia odds.
Restaurants blame “portion variability” for inaccurate labels, but critics argue lax regulations let Big Food prioritize profit over health.
Demand transparency, cook at home, choose low-salt options (e.g., unsalted fries) and push for stricter government sodium targets.
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