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Society 1 year ago
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Food additive limit lauded, but clearer plans, messages urged
To limit the consumption of salt, sugar and fat, the government will limit food additives in processed and instant foods, a move aimed at reducing the risk of obesity and noncommunicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes that have been burdening the country.
Regulations 1 year ago
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Health group warns of high sugar content in Prabowo’s free milk program
CISDI pointed on Wednesday to a trial in Sentul, West Java, which provided school children with ultra-high temperature (UHT) milk containing 25 grams of sugar. Health experts have suggested children's daily intake should be less than 25g.
Society 1 year ago
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Medical groups urge stricter rules on salt, sugar, fat in processed foods
Medical associations have highlighted the various negative impacts of excessive salt, sugar and fat in processed foods as lawmakers discuss limiting the additives amid the rising public health burden from noncommunicable diseases.
Academia 2 years ago
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The 'lying-down generation' and demographic disaster
The increase in device-dependent play and the parallel decrease in physical activity among children could nullify the country's expectations of a demographic bonus if collective action is not taken today to stamp out sedentary behavior.
