{
  "id": 11633465,
  "title": "Singaporeans exercise more, cut sugar — but 95pc still consume too much salt, new govt data reveals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/singaporeans-exercise-more-cut-sugar-but-95pc-still-consume-too-much",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-03T07:14:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/singapore/2026/10/03/singaporeans-exercise-more-cut-sugar-but-95pc-still-consume-too-much-salt/237539"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Singaporeans have shown improvements in physical activity and sugar consumption, but a significant majority still consume excessive amounts of sodium, according to new government data. The data, released by Singapore's Ministry of Health and Health Promotion Board, shows that 95% of adults exceed the recommended daily sodium limit of 2,000mg, with average daily intake rising from 3,480mg in 2019 to 4,000mg in 2025. Despite this, sugar intake has decreased from 60g in 2018 to 48g in 2025, with 79% of residents consuming within the recommended limit. The increase in sodium consumption is attributed to more frequent dining out, with 70% of residents eating out at least once a day in 2025. The surveys also found that total fat intake has increased from 94g a day in 2019 to 103g in 2025, with saturated fat making up 35% of overall fat consumption. Health screening participation for chronic diseases and cancers has improved, indicating that the Healthier SG programme is encouraging healthier behavior and earlier disease detection.",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}