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From: Kids’ meals from Canadian chain restaurants are exceedingly high in calories, fats, and sodium: a cross-sectional study

Fig. 2

Percent comparison of kids’ meals exceeding the Institute of Medicine’s daily sodium recommendations AI* for children. N = 3235. Kids’ meals consist of an entrée, side dish, beverage and when applicable, dessert. *AI = Adequate Intake, the recommended daily nutrient level to maintain health, for sodium of 1,200 mg/day and 1,500 mg/day, for children ages 4 to 8 years and 9 to 13 years, respectively

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