Malaysians are eating far more salt than we should, thus increasing our risk for a number of non-communicable diseases.

Adults should only eat about 2,300 mg of sodium (about one teaspoon of salt) per day. Children should eat less than 1,800 mg/day and those with heart issues should limit it to 1500 mg/day.

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