After report of Singaporeans’ higher salt & calorie intake, netizens share ways to do better with Health Minister Ong Ye Kung
SINGAPORE: Over the weekend, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Health Promotion Board (HPB) published findings from the National Nutrition Survey and the National Population Health Survey, which showed good news and bad news. The good news is that Singaporeans are consuming less sugar, from 60g a day in 2018 to 48g a day in 2025. The drop in sugar intake came after Nutri-Grade labelling and…
Singaporeans are consuming less sugar, but are also increasing their calorie and sodium intake, prompting the Health Promotion Board (HPB) to express concern. The National Nutrition Survey and National Population Health Survey found that while sugar intake decreased from 60g per day in 2018 to 48g per day in 2025, the average daily calorie intake rose from 2,360 calories in 2019 to 2,460 calories in 2025, and sodium intake increased from 3,480 mg to 4,000 mg in the same period.
More residents are eating out frequently, leading to higher calorie, saturated fat, and sodium consumption for those who dine out multiple times a day compared to those who eat out less frequently. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung urged Singaporeans to make healthier choices one meal at a time, but many netizens suggested ways to improve the quality of meals served outside one's home.
Suggestions included educating hawkers on healthier preparation methods, implementing Nutri-Grade labelling for ultra-processed food, promoting nutrient-dense food options, and offering incentives for businesses to provide healthier alternatives.
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