KUALA LUMPUR: Companies that reduce the sugar content in their products will be granted the “Healthy Choice” recognition as part of the Health Ministry’s campaign to moderate sugar consumption.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said it is critical to reduce sugar intake among Malaysians because it is one of the main causes of weight gain, leading to various non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes.
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