ArticleFrontiers in public health2026
The habit of adding salt to food at the table and its association with socio-demographic, anthropometric and dietary characteristics in Brazilian older adults.
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Introduction: Adding salt to food at the table is a recognized behavior linked to long-term preference for salty foods and overall daily salt intake. Given its impact on quality of life and life expectancy, several consumer awareness campaigns target the reduction of discretionary salt use. To inform such strategies in aging populations, we aimed to explore the association between socio-demographic, anthropometric and dietary characteristics and behavior regarding adding salt to food at the table among Brazilian older adults. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that analyzed food consumption data from 8,336 Brazilians aged ≥ 60 years who participated in the 2017-2018 National Dietary Survey of the Household Budget Survey. Results: The results indicate that the prevalence of adding salt to food at the table was significantly higher among men than women (12.7% vs. 9.4%, Conclusion: The habit of adding salt to food at the table differs between men and women and is influenced by sociodemographic and dietary factors, particularly among women. Public health policies in Brazil should take these gender differences into account to promote healthier eating habits and reduce the burden of chronic noncommunicable diseases among older adults.
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