WHO developed the SHAKE technical package to assist member states in reducing population salt intake as a cardiovascular prevention measure. In the acronym SHAKE, the letter 'K' stands for:
- A Knowledge, education and communication to empower consumers ✓
- B Kitchen-level reformulation of processed foods
- C Key performance indicators for sodium labelling
- D Kinetic monitoring of urinary sodium excretion
Correct answer: A. Knowledge, education and communication to empower consumers
Explanation
The WHO SHAKE package for salt reduction comprises five components: Surveillance of salt intake and sources, Harness industry to reformulate foods with less salt, Adopt standards for labelling and procurement, Knowledge through education and communication campaigns to empower consumers, and Environment supporting settings that enable low-salt choices. The 'K' component is consumer-facing education, while industry reformulation belongs to 'H' and labelling standards to 'B', which are the distractors students most often select.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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