The Hindustan Times – Manali Shah
“So, should you salt a child’s food? Yes, Gupta says, but in moderation. The recommended intake for children is two grams a day for age one to three, three grams a day for age four to six, five grams a day for age seven to 10, and six grams a day for age 11 and above. “Unhealthy eating patterns and excessive consumption of street grub, junk food, processed articles like papad, pickles, bread and bakery items, and maida products such as instant noodles and pasta, frequently cause their salt intake to exceed the prescribed limit,” she says.” (more)