Foods like instant noodles, sauces and cooking oil could soon be graded according to how much sodium and saturated fat they contain. The Health Ministry said this system will be similar to Nutri-Grade labels for sugar and saturated fat in drinks.
Products that have the highest amounts of sodium and saturated fats could also be barred from advertising. A national population survey on health has shown a rising rate of hypertension among people living in Singapore. Sabrina Ng reports. Products that have the highest amounts of sodium and saturated fats could also be barred from advertising. A national population survey on health has shown a rising rate of hypertension among people living in Singapore. Sabrina Ng reports.
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