“They mostly eat energy-densed processed food like rice and bread to feel full. “About 70% also consume sugary drinks at home and the children consume the same food prepared by their parents,” said Lim. “For teatime, families prepare snacks like curry puffs, cucur udang and goreng pisang (banana and prawn fritters) which are high-energy food but not necessarily healthy,” she said. “We need a food subsidy scheme for the lower-income group. “Instead of just giving one-off payments, give a food subsidy card to enable them to buy fruits and vegetables.

Source: The Star June 27, 2022 10:17 UTC