What is already known on this topic?
High-level intakes of both cooking oil and salt are issues of concern in China as they can lead to an increased risk of chronic diseases later in life. Reducing intakes of cooking oil and salt should be prioritized in children.
What is added by this report?
Among children aged 6-17 years in China in 2016-2017, the median intake of cooking oil and salt were 27.7 and 6.1 g/d, respectively. The percentages of children with intake of cooking oil and salt that exceeded the recommended guidelines were 50.4% and 67.8%, respectively.
What are the implications for public health practice?
Understanding the consumption levels of cooking oil and salt among children aged 6-17 years in China is vital for reducing associated health effects later in life. This study provided scientific evidence to recommend policymakers formulate effective policies to reduce intake of cooking oil and salt for the target population.
Keywords: China; Cooking oil; Cooking salt; Nutrition and health surveillance; childre.
Copyright and License information: Editorial Office of CCDCW, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention 2021.