Blood pressure has been the major causes of many heart disease and stroke, the number one cause of death and disability globally. It said that, these recommendations are also there for children over the age of 2. "This is critical because children with elevated blood pressure often become adults with elevated blood pressure"
This guidelines are there to educate the public to reduce the intake of sodium and increase potassium consumption, in other to decrease the population’s risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.
Potassium-rich foods include: beans, peas, nuts, cabbage, parsley, bananas and papayas. Sodium foods: milk, cream, bread, pretzels and popcorn.
WHO is also updating guidelines on the intake of fats and sugars associated to reduced risk of obesity and noncommunicable diseases.



