20 Apr 2022 --- The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that saturated fats, sodium and added sugar intakes exceed dietary recommendations in most European populations. Energy also needs to be reduced, considering the high level of obesity in Europe. EFSA identified a lack of dietary fiber and potassium contributing to adverse health effects in European populations. Iron, calcium, vitamin D, folate and iodine intakes are too low in specific sub-populations.