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What is the recommended salt intake for an 11 month old boy?

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A few years ago salt intake targets for children were issued, based on a report from the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN). The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) is an advisory Committee of independent experts that provides advice to the Food Standards Agency and Department of Health as well as other Government Agencies and Departments.

The draft recommendations on amounts of salt that babies and children should consume varies with age.

Recommended salt limits for children:

0 to 6 months: less than 1 g per day
7 to 12 months: 1 g per day
1 to 3 years: 2 g per day
Age 4 to 6: 3 g per day
Age 7 to 10: 5 g per day
Age 11 to 14: 6 g per day

See also:

http://www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/2003/may/salt_advice

and
http://www.sacn.gov.uk/press/2002_11_04.html

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Source: European Food Information Council

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