Table 2 Factor loadings of the CHLSalt-22 (n = 469; salient factor loadings are indicated in italics)
Item | Estimate |
|---|---|
1. Which statements best describe the relationship between salt and sodium? | 0.699 |
2. What is the daily limit of salt intake (in grams) recommended by the World Health Organization for an adult? | 0.895 |
3. Which type of biscuits would you choose if you wish to minimize salt intake? | 0.746 |
4. How much is the salt content of Lunch meat(100 g)? | 0.784 |
5. How much is the salt content of Instant noodles with seasoning powder(100 g)? | 0.560 |
6. How much is the salt content of Ketchup or Salad dressing (100 g)? | 0.888 |
7. How much is the salt content of Oyster sauce(100 g)? | 0.770 |
8. Do you agree that high blood pressure can be caused by high salt intake? | 0.720 |
9. Do you agree that cardiovascular disease can be caused by high salt intake? | 0.626 |
10. Do you agree that diabetes mellitus can be caused by high salt intake? | 0.719 |
11. Sodium intake can be reduced by replacing salt with plenty of Chicken essence during cooking. | 0.744 |
12. Most foods available at restaurants(e.g,Chinese restaurants,fast food restaurants) are high in salt. | 0.738 |
13. Drinking more water can neutralize salt intake from my diet. | 0.783 |
14. Most low salt foods taste bad. | 0.433 |
15. I feel too much pressure to eat a healthy diet. | 0.960 |
16. Limiting the amount of salt intake is essential to my health. | 0.896 |
17. Add salt or sauce, or condiments to the table. | 0.504 |
18. Consume canned foods. | 0.700 |
19. Consume salted fish, salted vegetables, and salted duck eggs. | 0.761 |
20. Pay attention to whether the food is labeled as “No added salt” or “Low in salt”. | 0.655 |
21. Read the sodium content stated on the food package nutrition labels. | 0.707 |
22. Purchase foods according to the sodium content on the nutrition labels. | 0.859 |