Parents are confused over the salt content of foods and the dangers of eating too much salt, research shows.
Few of the 2,000 polled by Consensus Action on Salt and Health knew popular sweet foods can contain more salt than savoury snacks associated with salt.
And fewer than a fifth were aware that high salt consumption had been linked to osteoporosis and worsening asthma.
Campaigners called for clearer food labelling to help parents moderate their children's salt intake.
Experts, including the Food Standards Agency, believe too much salt can lead to high blood pressure.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7209537.stm
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