How much salt are you giving your kids? Adolescence hypertension is on the rise

Chetana Belagere

Jul 17, 2025

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Children across the country are consuming far more salt than is safe, putting them at risk for hypertension, heart disease, and kidney problems later in life.

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A recent report by ICMR-NIE warns that children in urban India are consuming up to 9.2 grams of salt per day—almost double the WHO's recommended limit of less than 5 grams.

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Rural children aren’t far behind, with an average daily intake of 5.6 grams. 

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The issue isn’t just dietary preference—it’s systemic, rooted in what children are served at schools, in government-run meal programs, and what they’re exposed to at home.

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While sugar has dominated headlines for years due to its clear links to childhood obesity, salt’s stealthier threat is only now being taken seriously.

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Salt, a kitchen staple once only associated with taste, is now being viewed as a threat to the next generation’s health.