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The World Health Organization is related to salt because it provides public health recommendations for salt fortification with iodine [1], establishes quantitative guidance for daily salt intake [2], and monitors salt consumption through its NCD surveillance questionnaires [3].
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Dietary Guidelines and Quality - Principles of Nutritional Assessment nutritionalassessment.org 2 facts
claimThe World Health Organization 'Healthy Diet Fact Sheet' provides quantitative guidance for daily intakes of sugars, various types of fatty acids, and salt, but offers limited guidance on quantitative intakes of specific food groups.
referenceThe World Health Organization (WHO) Stepwise Approach to NCD Surveillance (STEPS) questionnaire currently includes questions on fruit, vegetable, and salt/salty condiment consumption.
History of modern nutrition science—implications for current ... bmj.com 1 fact
procedureThe World Health Organization (WHO) recommended widespread micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy (specifically iron and vitamin A) and the fortification of salt with iodine to prevent goitre, congenital hypothyroidism, and hearing loss.