"'Daegu Food is Salty' is a Thing of the Past" … Daegu City Ranks No.1 Nationwide in Sodium Reduction Evaluation by MFDS

Designation of Sodium Reduction Practice Restaurants and Support for Low-Sodium Cooking Technology 'Highly Rated'

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] In the evaluation of the 2020 sodium (health risk nutrient) reduction project led by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Daegu City was selected as the best institution among 17 cities and provinces nationwide.

According to Daegu City on the 4th, this achievement is the result of field-centered projects such as designating sodium reduction practice restaurants, education and promotion, and consulting support last year.

Among the evaluation criteria including the operation of sodium practice restaurants and Samsam meal service centers, promotion and education performance, and operation performance of independent reduction projects, Daegu City received the highest score in the designation of sodium reduction practice restaurants.

In addition, it was evaluated that Daegu achieved excellent results compared to other cities and provinces in sodium reduction education and promotion, and low-sodium cooking technical support.

Chae Hong-ho, Deputy Mayor of Daegu City, stated, "We will continue to promote customized sodium reduction projects targeting restaurant owners and citizens to improve the perception that Daegu food is salty and to establish a healthy dietary culture."

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