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Table 2 Self-reported frequencies of discretionary salt use

From: An examination of the mediating role of salt knowledge and beliefs on the relationship between socio-demographic factors and discretionary salt use: a cross-sectional study

 

Add salt in cooking (%)

Add salt at the table (%)

Add salt after cooking NHS 2001a (%)

Never/Rarely

35.1

48.1

54.9

Sometimes

29.2

26.2

19.5

Usually

23.6

17.0

25.5

Always

11.1

8.7

-

Do not prepare own meals

0.9

-

 
  1. a Based on National Health Survey (NHS) 2001 data [47].