When it comes to salt, most in S’pore are taking far too much
A new national survey reveals that 95% of Singaporeans consume double the recommended daily limit of sodium, despite high levels of physical activity. Health experts warn that exercise cannot compensate for poor dietary habits, which are contributing to rising rates of hypertension.
Why it matters
It highlights a growing public health crisis where lifestyle diseases persist despite active populations, necessitating shifts in dietary awareness and food industry practices.
Singapore’s population is moving more but also consuming too much sodium and too many calories, according to the latest national health and nutrition surveys.
Listen Summarise Nearly 95% of Singaporeans consume double the recommended sodium, and over half exceed calorie limits, despite 87% meeting physical activity targets, highlighting diet as a major health concern. Experts warn exercise alone cannot offset poor diet and hidden sodium in common foods like soups, sauces, and snacks; high sodium intake risks hypertension and related diseases. Rising dining out and trendy foods increase hidden sodium; reducing salt intake improves blood pressure and health, urging public awareness and healthier cooking practices in eateries. AI generated
SINGAPORE – Nearly all residents in Singapore consume double the global limit for sodium , and more than half eat too many calories, despite a whopping 87 per cent of the population hitting recommended physical activity targets.
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