Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The costs of interventions to reduce the prevalence and severity of NCDs are high. Salt consumption is associated with increased NCDs (including hypertension, cardiovascular disease and stroke). Reducing salt intake can reduce blood pressure and the associated risks of NCDs.

Babies who are fed too much salt are at risk of kidney damage, high blood pressure, and even increased risk of heart disease. Therefore, it is not recommended to give salt to babies under 1 year of age by adding salt to their diet. After 1 year of age, parents can add small amounts of salt to their baby's diet.

Table salt is quite popular in the group of spices used in daily diet. Let's answer some questions below to explore the details about salt. Choose the best answer for the following 15 questions to assess your understanding of salt.

Some pregnant women tend to avoid eating fish due to the mercury and other contaminants found in some fish. However, fish is a healthy source of lean protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) even recommends that pregnant and breastfeeding women eat 8 to 12 ounces (227 to 340 grams) of low-mercury fish per week.