Question: what is the daily recommendation for salt?
Answer: Adults should eat no more than 6g of salt a day (2.4g sodium) – that's around 1 teaspoon. The maximum amount of salt children should have depends on their age: 1 to 3 years – 2g salt a day (0.8g sodium) 4 to 6 years – 3g salt a day (1.2g sodium)