date:Feb 28, 2013
cause the sodium in restaurant foods is hidden, said Dr. Doug Weir, president of the Ontario Medical Association.
There is no easy way for patrons to choose lower-sodium options, because for the most part sodium content is not posted on the menu. Our patients, and especially those at risk for high blood pressure (40 per cent of population), need better information so that they can choose lower-sodium foods in restaurants. Menu labelling is the best way to do this.
Dietitians of Canada, which h