One way to fight childhood obesity may be to reduce dietary intake of salt by children, says a new study.
Researchers in Australia found that the amount of salt in a child's diet predicts total fluid consumption and the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, which is associated with obesity risk. Reducing the amount of salt in a child's diet, they suggest, may help reduce the amount of sugary beverages consumed, which in turn, may lower childhood obesity risk.
The study was published online today ahead of print in the journal Pediatrics. (1)