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[PT] O sal é um ingrediente, um condimento e um nutriente, desempenhando
um papel fulcral na alimentação humana. No entanto, o seu uso em excesso
está associado a hipertensão arterial, um problema de saúde pública.
Pretendeu-se avaliar a perceção do consumidor sobre o consumo de sal e
os efeitos na saúde, visando sinalizar as principais fragilidades da população
portuguesa relativas ao conhecimento sobre esta temática e quais as
áreas prioritárias de intervenção. Foram inquiridos até ao momento 115 indivíduos,
com idades compreendidas entre 16 e 83 anos. Apesar do nível
considerável de literacia dos inquiridos, existe ainda algum desconhecimento
relativo às alternativas ao uso do sal e à importância da avaliação
frequente da tensão arterial. É necessário continuar a tomar medidas que
permitam a redução do teor de sal dos alimentos, contribuindo para a melhoria
do estado de saúde da população portuguesa.
[EN] Salt is an ingredient, a condiment and a nutrient, playing a major role in human nutrition. However, its excessive use is associated with hypertension, a public health problem. This study intended to evaluate consumers' perception of salt consumption and health effects, in order to signal the main weaknesses of the Portuguese people on this issue and to point out the priority areas of intervention. Up to now 115 individuals have answered the questionnaire (age between 16 to 83 years). Despite the considerable level of literacy of subjects, there is still a lack of knowledge concerning alternatives to the use of salt and the importance of frequent assessment of blood pressure. It is necessary to continue to take measures for the reduction of salt content in food, contributing to the improvement of health status of the portuguese population.
[EN] Salt is an ingredient, a condiment and a nutrient, playing a major role in human nutrition. However, its excessive use is associated with hypertension, a public health problem. This study intended to evaluate consumers' perception of salt consumption and health effects, in order to signal the main weaknesses of the Portuguese people on this issue and to point out the priority areas of intervention. Up to now 115 individuals have answered the questionnaire (age between 16 to 83 years). Despite the considerable level of literacy of subjects, there is still a lack of knowledge concerning alternatives to the use of salt and the importance of frequent assessment of blood pressure. It is necessary to continue to take measures for the reduction of salt content in food, contributing to the improvement of health status of the portuguese population.
Description
Keywords
Hipertensão Arterial Sal Consumo Teor de Sal Composição dos Alimentos Avaliação do Risco Estilos de Vida e Impacto na Saúde Portugal
Pedagogical Context
Citation
Boletim Epidemiológico Observações. 2016 janeiro-abril;5(15):9-11
Publisher
Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, IP
