Thai health officials warn of high sodium consumption risk among youth

[snoop1130]

 

The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (THPF) raised concerns about the high sodium consumption among Thais, especially young people who are at an increased risk of kidney disease.

 

Assistant Manager, Dr Pairoj Saonuam, recommends four healthful food choices to reduce the risk. It has been found that most vegetarian food is sweet, fatty, and high in salt.

 

The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests a suitable sodium intake of no more than 2,000 milligrammes, equivalent to no more than 5 grammes per day. However, data on the sodium consumption of Thais from 2019 to 2022 shows an intake nearly two times higher than the standard.

 

Alarmingly, young people between 17 and 24 years old consume up to 3,194 milligrams of sodium per day, leading to an increase in chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Dr Pairoj says they are at risk of high blood pressure, kidney disease, heart disease, and vascular diseases.

 

“For a healthier lifestyle free from NCDs, choose appropriate foods based on nutritional principles. Focus more on vegetables than starches and fried foods. Consider cleanliness, wash your hands before and after preparing food, create a balance for the body, and have sufficient physical activity. This way, this year’s vegetarian festival can be both meritorious and healthy.”

 

By Nattapong Westwood

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Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-16

 

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[bob smith]

Thai health officials warn of high sodium consumption risk among youth

stop putting unnecessary msg in your food then!!!!

[eisfeld]

9 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

2,000 milligrammes, equivalent to no more than 5 grammes per day

Say what?

[connda]

I'd be a little more worried about the high methamphetimine uptake of Thai youth.  Salt is way down the line in immediate health risks.

[connda]

37 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests a suitable sodium intake of no more than 2,000 milligrammes, equivalent to no more than 5 grammes per day.

Someone failed their math classes in school.    ☝️

[HauptmannUK]

5 minutes ago, connda said:

Someone failed their math classes in school.    ☝️

Unsurprisingly the article is poorly written.  1000mg sodium = about 2500mg salt (obviously varies somewhat depending on the composition of the salt - other minerals, impurities etc.).  Hence 5g/day of salt = about 2000mg/day sodium.

[impulse]

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests a suitable sodium intake of no more than 2,000 milligrammes, equivalent to no more than 5 grammes per day. However, data on the sodium consumption of Thais from 2019 to 2022 shows an intake nearly two times higher than the standard.

During the year of mourning Rama 9, I used to come home with my black shirts looking gray there was so much salt from sweating.  Always wondered if I was getting enough sodium in my diet to compensate for the losses through excessive sweating in the heat and humidity.  Not to mention, drinking about 2x the amount of water I'd drink in the Great White North every day.  Seems like the WHO recommendation should take into account differences between the north and south, and the temperature and humidity.

 

 

 

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (THPF) raised concerns about the high sodium consumption among Thais, especially young people who are at an increased risk of kidney disease.

Forget the salt... cut out the sugar

[Jelli]

Picture should be fish sauce not table salt.

 

I'm thinking sweet drinks more problematic. Seems every young Thai I see has some drink in one hand / phone in the other

[jacko45k]

3 minutes ago, Jelli said:

Picture should be fish sauce not table salt.

 

I'm thinking sweet drinks more problematic. Seems every young Thai I see has some drink in one hand / phone in the other

Those milky looking sweet drinks (iced coffee?) they leave all over the place instead of disposing of properly?

[Jelli]

Just now, jacko45k said:

Those milky looking sweet drinks (iced coffee?) they leave all over the place instead of disposing of properly?

Exactly. Right next to the worthless mask on the ground.

[bignok]

WHO is dodgy. High sodium leads to longer life. Google it.

[observer90210]

Salt and sugar that is excessively consumed globally causes far more deaths then tobacco or road accidents put together.

 

From sodas to munchy snacks or junk food, those who do not control their consumption o are digging their own grave. Pity.

[bignok]

Salt extends your life

 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33351135/

[RocketDog]

13 hours ago, connda said:

Someone failed their math classes in school.    ☝️

Salt is sodium chloride. Chlorine atoms have mass.

Someone failed chemistry too.

[dinsdale]

14 hours ago, bob smith said:

Thai health officials warn of high sodium consumption risk among youth

stop putting unnecessary msg in your food then!!!!

MSG is gooood. The cocaine of food additives.

[mikebell]

1 hour ago, Jelli said:

Picture should be fish sauce not table salt.

 

I'm thinking sweet drinks more problematic. Seems every young Thai I see has some drink in one hand / phone in the other

Whilst riding the motor bike!

[mikebell]

1 hour ago, jacko45k said:

Those milky looking sweet drinks (iced coffee?) they leave all over the place instead of disposing of properly?

Agreed, but the number of public waste bins in Pattaya can be counted on the thumbs of one hand (except for 7-11s).