date:Dec 17, 2018
ans currently consume more than 1,500 teaspoons of sugar from pre-packaged sugar-sweetened beverages every year, MOH said.
WEIGHT GAIN, TOOTH DECAY AND POOR BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF TOO MANY SUGARY DRINKS
Chief dietitian at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital Natalie Goh said that such sugary beverages are bad for health if consumed in excessive amounts as they lead to weight gain and can contribute to poor blood sugar control. Obesity is a risk factor of Type 2 diabetes, she added.