date:Nov 20, 2018
sease.
But total sugar intake remains high, increasing from 59g in 2010 to 60g in 2018. This is despite a slight dip in sugar intake from drinks, as people are consuming richer foods such as those with sauces and desserts.
Nine in 10 Singaporeans are consuming more salt than they should, with the average person taking in almost double the recommended amount of 5g per day.
The diet quality affects the risk related to chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, said Dr Rani