Asst Prof Mary Chong

Uncovering hidden sugars in unlikely foods

In the latest episode of Why It Matters, Assistant Professor Mary Chong helps Joshua, the show’s host, in his quest to find out how much sugar children in Singapore are eating, and whether they fall within the daily limits recommended by the Health Promotion Board (10 teaspoons) and World Health Organization (six teaspoons).

Watch the episode to discover hidden sugars in the unlikeliest of foods, and learn what we can do to reduce our daily sugar intake, and more importantly our children’s.