PUBLISHED : 4 May 2025 at 17: 02
The Department of Health Promotion (DHPS) has raised concerns over the nation’s dietary habits, highlighting the risk of Thais picking up non-communicable diseases (NCDs) due to excessive consumption of sweet, salty, and fatty foods.
Dr Panuwat Panket, director-general of the Public Health Ministry’s DHPS, said a nationwide survey in February among 52,000 participants revealed alarming trends in Thai eating behaviour. Thais regularly exceed recommended intakes of sugar, fat, and sodium, he said.
Some 51% of respondents consume sweet foods or drinks such as sugary beverages, iced milk tea, iced coffee, and fruit juices three or more times per week. Nearly 46% regularly eat high-fat foods, including fried dishes, stir-fries, and fast food; and about 50% consume
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