Russia's Sugar Intake Four Times Above WHO Norm
Moscow, Oct 20 - The consumption of sugar in Russia is four times higher than the norm, according to Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko.
Consensus
- Russia's sugar consumption is four times higher than WHO recommendations.
- Russia's salt consumption is 2.5 times higher than recommended.
- Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko made the statements.
- The statements were made on October 20.
- The issue was discussed during a presentation of the AI-powered app 'Худеем на здоровье'.
Points of divergence
- Up to 50% of Russians consume confectionery products daily. — vm
- 60% of Russians include vegetables in their diet. — vm
- Certain foods can improve cerebral blood flow and prevent inflammatory processes. — vm
- Dietitian Elena Solomatinа discussed foods for brain health. — vm
- Autumn requires special dietary support for immunity. — vm
- Andrey Bobrovsky, a doctor-psychoterapist and candidate of medical sciences, discussed foods and drinks to strengthen immunity in autumn. — vm
- Murashko said doctors should directly tell patients they have obesity. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Main deficiencies of the Russian diet — Вечерняя Москва
- Sugar consumption in Russia exceeds the norm by four times — Вести