Table 3.
Sodium intakes from foods consumed at different eating occasions by age groups from the ANIBES study population (excluding added table and cooking salt).
| Sodium Intakes by Eating Occasion/Period (mg/day). | Children | Adolescents | Adults | Elderly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 Years Old | 13–17 Years Old | 18–64 Years Old | 65–75 Years Old | |
| n | 213 | 211 | 1655 | 206 |
| Breakfast | 376.4 ± 188.6 | 363.9 ± 229.9 | 309.6 ± 246.0 | 305.9 ± 203.6 |
| Mid-morning | 246.8 ± 266.6 | 278.6 ± 335.6 | 111.6 ± 225.8 | 61.8 ± 156.6 |
| Lunch | 569.7 ± 278.7 | 623.1 ± 382.2 | 692.6 ± 406.3 | 635.2 ± 341.5 |
| Afternoon | 309.6 ± 260.1 | 202.3 ± 244.8 | 101.1 ± 186.3 | 75.9 ± 142.2 |
| Dinner | 695.6 ± 373.7 | 824.9 ± 487.9 | 756.6 ± 453.1 | 599 ± 360.3 |
| Other occasions | 48.9 ± 112.2 | 58 ± 184.8 | 54.1 ± 141.7 | 15.1 ± 48.1 |
| Working days | 2348.8 ± 883.7 | 2382.5 ± 998.8 | 2014.5 ± 907.3 | 1712.9 ± 729.3 |
| Non-working days | 2043.4 ± 1021.1 | 2287.1 ± 1092.2 | 2047.6 ± 1129.6 | 1653 ± 880.7 |
Data reported as means ± standard deviation (SD) per group.