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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Helen William

HISTORICAL FACTS: Four in five people do not know recommended maximum daily salt intake - Caught on Camera

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Most British adults do not know what the recommended maximum daily salt intake is, according to a poll for the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

Only 19% of those surveyed stated the 6g per day maximum recommended by the Government, which is about a teaspoon of salt, while 65% were not confident in estimating their daily salt intake.

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