Q. Consider the following statements::
1.Sodium increases the risk of heart disease when consumed in excess.
2.Currently, only 5% of WHO member states are protected by mandatory and comprehensive sodium reduction policies.
3.India has a mandatory declaration of sodium on pre-packaged food.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Sodium increases the risk of heart disease when consumed in excess. Currently, only 5% of WHO member states are protected by mandatory and comprehensive sodium reduction policies and 73% of members lack the full range of implementation of such policies. India has a mandatory declaration of sodium on pre-packaged food.
Source: ForumIAS