2.2.3. Salt Intake, Quantity of the Meal Consumed, Water Consumption and Meal Time
The amount of salt intake and quantity of the meal consumed was calculated by subtracting the amount of noodles, ingredients, and soup remaining at the end of the meal (g) from the amount of noodles, ingredients, and soup provided (g). Water intake was calculated by subtracting the remaining weight from the amount provided. Participants were instructed to present the “meal finished” tag at the end of the meal. The meal time was defined as the time from when the meal was served to the participant (start of the meal) to when the “meal finished” tag was presented (end of the meal).