WHO studies reveal Kazakhstan has among the highest levels of salt intake globally

Traditional food markets and street vendors throughout central Asian countries play a central role in the region’s cuisine, offering a diverse array of foods ranging from fruits and vegetables to meats, yoghurts and ready-to-eat meals. But recent studies conducted in Kazakhstan identify many of these foods as energy-dense products that are rich in saturated fat, trans fats and salt – too much salt.
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