Singapore adults are getting more active, but eating more calories and salt: MOH, HPB surveys

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.

Singaporeans exceed sodium and calorie limits despite exercise

Most Singaporeans meet exercise goals but consume excess sodium and calories, risking health despite high physical activity levels, says nutrition survey. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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 advertising prohibition measures for beverages. Also, the…

Singapore adults are getting more active, but eating more calories and salt: MOH, HPB surveys - Dining and Cooking

SINGAPORE: Adults in Singapore are more physically active and consuming less sugar, but their calorie, fat and sodium intake has risen, according to national surveys released on Saturday (Oct 3). The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Health Promotion Board (HPB) released findings from the National Population Health Survey and National Nutrition Survey. The health survey, [...]