{
  "id": 11628581,
  "title": "Singapore adults are getting more active, but eating more calories and salt: MOH, HPB surveys",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/singapore-adults-are-getting-more-active-but-eating-more-calories-and",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-03T07:00:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/health-diet-calorie-food-salt-moh-hpb-6423211"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singaporeans are becoming more active but are also consuming more calories, saturated fat and sodium, according to health surveys released on October 3. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Health Promotion Board (HPB) analyzed data from the National Population Health Survey and the National Nutrition Survey, which covered residents aged 18 to 74 and 18 to 69, respectively. Despite increased physical activity, average daily calorie intake jumped from 2,360 in 2019 to 2,460 in 2025, with over half of adults exceeding their recommended daily energy intake. The biggest calorie surge was among 30- to 49-year-olds, whose calorie intake rose by 141 calories per day. Consumption of refined carbohydrates such as white rice and bread also increased, while total fat intake rose from 94g in 2019 to 103g in 2025. Saturated fat made up 35% of total fat consumption, surpassing the recommended 30%. Older adults may not be getting enough protein, with HPB recommending 20g to 25g per meal. Sodium intake climbed from 3,480mg in 2019 to 4,000mg in 2025, with nearly all Singaporeans exceeding the 2,000mg daily limit. This was particularly high among those who ate out frequently, as eating out was linked to higher calorie, fat and sodium intake. In 2025, 70% of Singaporeans ate out daily, up from 60% in 2019. To tackle the issue, HPB is encouraging food and beverage operators to use lower-sodium ingredients and has launched initiatives like the Healthier Dining Programme and the \"Less Salt, More Taste\" movement.",
  "summary": "People are eating out more frequently, and this is one reason behind the increase in calorie, saturated fat and sodium intake.",
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      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Singapore",
        "title": "Singapore adults are getting more active, but eating more calories and salt: MOH, HPB surveys",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/singapore-adults-are-getting-more-active-but-eating-more-calories-and-11629539",
        "published": "2026-10-03T07:00:05.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}