Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers

• Sandwich products marketed as healthy options may contain excessive sodium, with some containing salt equivalent to nearly five cheeseburgers, representing a significant hidden dietary risk.
• Patients purchasing convenience foods for lunch should be counselled that perceived healthier choices are not necessarily lower in salt content.
• Healthcare professionals should advocate for improved food labelling and manufacturer reformulation to reduce sodium levels in commonly consumed lunch items.

Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch".

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