Many food vendors in Singapore remain resistant to adopting lower sodium alternatives despite ongoing efforts by authorities to promote healthier eating habits. The Health Promotion Board aims to reach all 110 hawker centers by mid-2025, but progress has been slow.
Many hawkers in Singapore are still unwilling to switch to lower sodium salt and sauces, despite being engaged by authorities. The Health Promotion Board said its target now is to go down to all 110 hawker centres by mid-2025 to tell stalls about their options. Since July, it has started its rounds at about 60 hawker centres. But, CNA reporter Sabrina Ng found out that it's going to be an uphill task.
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