Study of salt intake in Spanish schoolchildren
This study measures how much salt (sodium) children in Spain typically eat and how their bodies respond. It looks for a representative group of children, so results reflect what many kids are like.
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Who can take part
- Be between 7 and 11 years old
- Be generally healthy for the study measurements
- No long-term or metabolic conditions like liver or kidney disease, diabetes, or disorders involving potassium levels
- Not have taken certain medicines in the last 3 months (such as steroids, insulin, water pills/diuretics, or blood-pressure–affecting drugs)
- Have not had surgery or a serious infection in the last 6 months
- Be at school when the measurements are taken
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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