Quebecers consuming too much salt and sugar, study warns
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A major study in Quebec found that people are consuming far too much sugar and sodium, well above the amounts recommended by Health Canada.
A lack of long-term nutrition data has made it difficult for Quebec policymakers to take evidence-based action on public health.
But now, a major study known as NutriQuébec is helping fill that gap, and its findings are raising serious concerns about how Quebecers are eating.
“NutriQuebec is the largest study ever undertaken to study the food habits and dietary habits of adults in Quebec,” said Benoît Lamarche, a professor at Laval University and the main researcher behind the study.
The data highlights eating habits, lifestyle behaviours and health outcomes among adults across the province, and found significant precursors for health-related issues including disease, obesity, diabetes and more.
Early results from the study suggest most Quebecers are not meeting national nutrition guidelines.
After surveying more than 6,000 adults, researchers found that 80 per cent exceed Health Canada’s recommended maximum of 2,300 mg of sodium per day.
“Eight out of 10 adults in Quebec exceed the amount that’s suggested by Health Canada for being healthy,” said Lamarche.
On average, Quebecers consume about 3,200 mg of sodium daily, along with 125 ml of sugary beverages.
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