Nutrient Profiles of Dishes Eaten by High Salt Consumers and Adequate Salt Consumers in the 2013–2018 National Health and Nutrition Survey, Japan

Objectives Dish based nutrient profile analyses are essential in setting goals to achieve a balanced diet. The Japanese enjoy longevity, but their current diet is still high in salt, which was 10.1g/day among adults in the 2019 National Health and Nutrition Survey. In 2013, the Japanese government's “Health Meal” proposed the salt content of 3g/650 kcal per meal. However, studies are scarce regarding the nutrient profiles of the dishes eaten by the general population, especially who exceed the current standard. In order to examine the current achievement status and related nutritional problems among a nationally representative sample, we conducted the secondary analyses of the 2013–2018 National Health and Nutrition Survey data.