Singapore adults are getting more active, but eating more calories and salt: MOH, HPB surveys
People are eating out more frequently, and this is one reason behind the increase in calorie, saturated fat and sodium intake.
Singapore residents are consuming more calories, fat, and sodium according to surveys conducted by the Ministry of Health and Health Promotion Board. Physical activity levels among adults have increased, but calorie, saturated fat, and sodium intake have risen. Younger adults aged 18 to 29 consume the most calories, averaging 2,655 per day, while those aged 30 to 49 saw the biggest increase in intake, rising by 141 calories from 2019 to 2,576.
Over half of residents exceed recommended calorie intake based on their activity levels. Refined carbohydrates, saturated fat, and sodium consumption have all increased, and nearly all residents exceed the daily sodium limit of 2,000mg. Eating out frequently is a contributing factor, with seven in ten residents eating out at least once a day in 2025, up from six in ten in 2019.
F&B operators are slowly adopting lower-sodium ingredients, but widespread change remains a challenge. Health authorities are implementing initiatives like the Healthier Dining Programme to encourage healthier choices.
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