Rethinking nutrition in Malaysia


IN October 2025, the Health Ministry announced the implementation of the Nutri-Grade labelling system for sugary beverages, a measure aimed at combating non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and obesity.

While physical health remains important, another significant benefit may be in the realm of mental health. The emerging field of nutritional psychiatry suggests an association between dietary patterns and mental health outcomes.

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