Reports
Salt and Men’s Health Event Report
This document gives an overview of the Salt and Men’s Health event that was held in Sydney on the 23rd March 2011 to coincide with World Salt Awareness Week.
Interim Australian targets for sodium levels in 85 food categories
This document outlines interim targets indicating the maximum acceptable levels of sodium for major food categories that contribute significantly to salt in the Australian diet.
Interim Salt Targets for Australia March 2011
Sodium content of Australian bread products 2007-2010
This report shows the mean levels of sodium in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 for Australian breads made by major manufacturers.
Sodium content of Australian processed meat products in 2009
This report shows the mean and ranges of sodium levels in processed meats included in AWASH’s 2009 branded food composition database as a baseline from which future changes in sodium levels in processed meat products can be measured.
Sodium content of Australian processed meat products in 2009
Salt and Men’s Health Key Findings Report
This report highlights the salt levels in a selection of foods eaten by young men and gives advice about how to make healthier choices by using examples of popular foods. Click below for the full report.
Salt and Mens Health Key Findings Report [PDF 209KB]
AWASH Stakeholder Research Report
AWASH commissioned an independent research to enable a better understanding of stakeholder views on the impact of the AWASH strategy to date and provide insights into future strategy development. Click here for the full report.
Stakeholder report 2010 [PDF 307KB]
Death by pizza
A new analysis has revealed that 94% of pizzas sold in Australia are overloaded with salt.
Salt Levels in Pizza Key Findings - May 2009 [PDF 160KB]
Salt levels in major fast food chains
Key findings from an AWASH project to determine the sodium content of foods from major fast food chains in Australia.
AWASH Fast Food Key Findings - February 2009 [PDF 2.5MB]
AWASH Strategic Review 2007-08
An overview of AWASH strategy and progress over the 2007-08 financial year.
AWASH Strategic Review 2007 - 08 [PDF 2.5MB]
Salt levels in selected foods commonly eaten by children
Key findings from an AWASH project to determine the salt content of some foods commonly eaten by, or marketed to, children.
AWASH Salt Levels in Children's Foods Key Findings - October 2008 [PDF 43KB]
Sausage Sizzle Key Findings
Key findings from an AWASH project to determine the salt content of foods traditionally consumed at a typical Australian sausage sizzle.
Sausage Sizzle Key Findings - July 2008 [PDF 96KB]
Salt and Children's Health Debate Report - AWASH puts salt on the agenda not on the table
An overview of the Salt and Children's Health Debate held in Sydney in January 2008.
Salt and Children's Health Debate Report - AWASH puts salt on the agenda not on the table [PDF 1.52MB]
Parents' Attitudes to Children and Salt Executive Summary
A consumer poll commissioned by AWASH has revealed parents' concerns about salt levels in children's foods, with 86% of parents calling for more action to be taken.
Parents' Attitudes to Salt and Children Executive Summary - January 2008 [PDF 96KB]
Campaign Launch Report
An overview of the Drop the Salt! launch including details on the speeches, speakers and media coverage.
Drop the Salt! Campaign Launch and Networking Lunch Report [PDF 556KB]
Consumer Research Report
AWASH consumer research has found that, while most Australians know too much salt is bad for health, they are not doing much about it.
2007 Survey of Australian Consumer Awareness and Practices Relating to Salt [PDF 90KB]