Still too much salt in children’s diets
Despite a UK-wide drive to cut salt levels in food, children in the UK are still eating far too much salt.
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Recreational runners may be drinking too much
Nearly half of recreational runners may be drinking too much fluid during races
Children exceeding recommended adult salt intake
New research published by the Health Supplement Information Service (HSIS) reveals that children as young as seven are eating more salt than the maximum level recommended for adults
Energy drinks may give an edge to young players
Consuming energy drinks during team sports could help young people perform better, according to a study published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology by researchers at Edinburgh University. Sports scientists found that 12-14 year olds can play for longer in team games when they drink an isotonic sports drink before and during games.
High salt levels in breakfast cereals
Several of the UK’s biggest cereal manufacturers have called an urgent meeting with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) this week in an attempt to halt an impending advertising campaign highlighting the levels of salt in cereal