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Sodium Content in Commonly Consumed Away-From-Home Food in Three Areas of Metropolitan Lima, Peru

CRONICAS Center of Excellence in Chronic Diseases, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Address: Av. Honorio Delgado 430, Urbanización Ingeniería, San Martín de Porres, Lima 15074, Peru

description

The research aimed to assess the sodium content in frequently consumed away-from-home foods in three areas of Lima, Peru, with the goal of understanding the sodium levels in fast food, street food, and traditional local dishes.

Thematic area

Policy and Regulation, Vendor and Product Properties

Researchers

Mayra Meza-Hernández Rafael Durán-Galdo Daniella Torres-Schiaffino Lorena Saavedra-Garcia

Funding

International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

Status

Finished

Contact information

Corresponding Author: Mayra Meza-Hernández Email: mayra.meza@upch.pe