SHAKE the salt habit

Overview

The SHAKE package contains a general framework for the overarching elements needed to create a successful salt reduction strategy: political commitment, programme leadership, partnerships and advocacy. SHAKE looks at the role of each of these within the main activity areas of a successful national salt reduction strategy, based on the SHAKE acronym:

• Surveillance: measure and monitor salt use
• Harness industry: promote reformulation of foods and meals to contain less salt
• Adopt standards for labelling and marketing: implement standards for effective and accurate labelling and marketing of food
• Knowledge: educate and communicate to empower individuals to eat less salt
• Environment: support settings to promote healthy eating