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Alternative Title:
Prev Chronic Dis
Publisher's site:
http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd15.170429
Personal Author:
Lowenfels, Ann; Pattison, Mary Jo; Martin, Anne M.; Ferrari, Cindy;
Lowenfels, Ann; Pattison, Mary Jo; Martin, Anne M.; Ferrari, Cindy; Less -
Description:
Most Americans consume more than the recommended daily level of sodium, and tools are needed to assess and improve food practices related to sodium. We describe how the Sodium Practices Assessment Tool (SPAT) was developed and used in 19 hospitals and senior meal facilities in upstate New York. Initial results identified opportunities for improvement in food preparation, presentation, and purchasing practices to reduce sodium consumption. Pre-post comparison results showed significant increases in the use of herbs, spices, unsalted butter, fruits and vegetables, and in the availability of lower-sodium foods. Food service sites can use SPAT to assess sodium practices, inform development of action plans, and measure change over time.
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Diet, Healthy
Food Service, Hospital
Hospitals
Humans
Hypertension
Menu Planning
Nutritive Value
Sodium, Dietary

Source:
Prev Chronic Dis. 15.;
Pubmed ID:
29451117
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC5814151
Document Type:
Journal Article;
Funding:
U58 DP004923/DP/NCCDPHP CDC HHS/United States;
Place as Subject:
New York;
Collection(s):
Preventing Chronic Disease
Main Document Checksum:
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urn:sha256:a30ffb809fd3bd994b37268b74f1b9e77eaa14321e05708d8821377b64d6b5dc
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Supporting Files

• 	17_0429Appendix.docx	docx
  	PCD-15-E22.nxml	xml

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