According to a new study, children's meals being offered across pubs and restaurants come with higher level of salt than recommended for children.

The study by Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) found some meals at pub and restaurants contained more than 4g of salt, which is the maximum amount of salt recommended for children during a single day.

The study also said that the parents were unaware about the situation because of the lack of information about the ingredients in the food on menu cards. A survey titled, Children's Out of Home studied salt levels in meals served to children in pubs, restaurants and fast food outlets.

Some of the outlets, who have been notified, said that they will review their menus. It was found that meals at Nando's and Wetherspoon contained three times the salt included in a McDonald Happy Meal. Official guidelines recommend that children aged seven to 10 should consume no more than 5g of salt a day. Younger children aged four to six should have no more than 3g.

Higher intake of salt may lead to health problems like high blood pressure, increased risk of stroke, heart disease, osteoporosis and kidney disease at alter stages.