5 Countries That Consume the Most Salt

This brief article will highlight the countries leading in salt intake and their dietary patterns. If you want details into how salt consumption is viewed from a health perspective, read 12 Countries That Consume the Most Salt.

5. Romania 

Per Capita Salt Consumption: 12.9 grams per day 

In Romania, a significant portion of the adult population struggles with obesity: 23.7% of women and 26.3% of men. Furthermore, diabetes affects 7.0% of adult women and 8.5% of adult men. Therefore, the country has made notable progress in meeting targets related to diet-induced non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Its strategy for managing salt intake involves legislative and policy measures, including mandatory salt iodization and a policy aimed at reducing salt/sodium consumption. Additional measures focus on limiting saturated fatty acid intake and eliminating industrially produced trans fatty acids. However, Romania lacks a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and does not have a policy to restrict the marketing of foods and beverages high in saturated fats, trans fats, free sugars, or salt to children.