The IAFNS Sodium in Food & Health Implications (SoFHI) committee supports collaboration among academic, industry, and government scientists and focuses on the development and communication of sodium research on foods, food patterns and health implications across demographics.
The Committee has four primary areas of focus:
• Facilitate stakeholder dialogue on topics related to intake of sodium in the context of the total diet;
• Support applied clinical or epidemiological research to improve the understanding of sodium in foods and the relationship to estimates of intake;
• Understand different facets of sodium reduction in foods;
• Provide subject matter expertise to NGOs, federal agencies, and other public health stakeholders on sodium as relevant to food composition, food safety, and food quality.
Interested in learning more? The sodium committee has continuing education:
- Access CEU credits here.
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Projects Supported by the Committee:
Publications
Moving the Needle on Hypertension: What Knowledge Is Needed?
Nutrition Today, 2019
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Compendium of Sodium Reduction Strategies in Foods: A Scoping Review
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 2022
It has been suggested that reducing sodium in the food supply may be the most appropriate solution. The aim of this scoping review was to establish what sodium reduction strategies are effective in maintaining acceptable sensory qualities for various food industry applications.
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A Qualitative Look at Perception and Experience of Sodium Reduction Strategies in the Food Industry through Focus Groups and Individual Interviews
Journal of Food Science, 2023
Future efforts to reduce the incidence of sodium overconsumption should be carried out through multiple avenues rather than focusing on the agency of consumers, the food sector, or research alone.
Events
Food Service Sector Sodium Dialogue
October 25, 2022
Washington, DC
The FDA Voluntary Sodium Reduction Goals and Targets published in 2021 specifically addresses food sold in the food service sector. In this meeting, IAFNS brought together leaders from across the food service sector and government to participate in an open dialogue about sodium reduction opportunities and challenges specific to food service.
Moving Forward After Over 40 Years of Guidance: Innovation and Partnerships to Reduce Sodium Intake
August 9, 2022
Virtual, Event
This virtual event originally aired on August 9, 2022 at 12 pm ET. This webinar has been and is approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 1 CEU for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.