Reduction of Dietary Sodium and Sugar

Recommended Sugar Intake Level

The World Health Organization recommends the intake of free sugars should be less than 10 percent of daily energy intake. Free sugars are all monosaccharides and disaccharides added to foods by manufacturers, cooks or consumers, plus sugars naturally present in honey, syrups and fruit juices.

For an average adult with a 2000 kcal diet, one should not have more than 50g of sugar (approximately 10 sugar cubes) daily.

Sugar Cubes

Sugar is placed at the top of the Food Pyramid - the "Eat the Least" level. Below are some tips on lowering sugar intake at different occasions.

Shopping Tips

Cooking Tips

Less-Salt-and-Sugar Recipes

Dining Out Tips

Tips on Choosing Beverages

Drinks of Choice Drinks to Choose in Moderation Drinks to Choose Less
  • Low-fat or skimmed milk
  • Low-sugar soy drinks
  • Low-sugar drinks (e.g. low-sugar green tea)
  • Low-fat low-sugar 3-in-1 instant drinks
  • Diet soft drinks
  • Whole-fat milk or chocolate milk
  • Soy drinks
  • Fruit juice without added sugar
  • Fruit juice with added sugar
  • Yoghurt drinks
  • Milk shake
  • Soft drinks
  • Sport drinks
  • Tetra packed drinks (e.g. lemon tea, chrysanthemum tea)
  • Drinks in Taiwanese style (e.g. iced milk tea with pearl tapioca)