Nigeria: 70 Percent of Nigeria's Salt Intake Comes From Processed Foods, Experts Warn

Nigeria: 70 Percent of Nigeria's Salt Intake Comes From Processed Foods, Experts Warn

Experts have raised concerns over Nigeria's rising consumption of salt and sodium-rich foods, warning that the country risks an epidemic of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) unless urgent measures are taken to curb sodium intake.

Sodium-Laced Foods and NCD Burdens in Nigeria – What Must Change

Across Nigeria, foods that are high in sodium, from seasoning cubes to ultra-processed snacks and heavily preserved foods, have replaced home-made traditional cuisines. Nigerians prefer to eat these foods as they are easily accessible and have been ‘wrongly’ positioned as the healthier options. However, the consumption of these high-sodium foods has led to an increase […]