Discussion by senior secondary students
Reference materials
Guidance related to reduction of salt and sugar:
- WHO calls on countries to reduce sugars intake among adults and children
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2015/sugar-guideline/en/ - Guideline : Sugars intake for adults and children
http://www.who.int/nutrition/publications/guidelines/sugars_intake/en/ - Reducing consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages to reduce the risk of childhood overweight and obesity
http://www.who.int/elena/titles/commentary/ssbs_childhood_obesity/en/ - WHO issues new guidance on dietary salt and potassium
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/notes/2013/salt_potassium_20130131/en/ - Non communicable diseases and risk factors
http://www.chp.gov.hk/en/health_topics/9/25.html
Levels of salt and sugar in food in Hong Kong:
- CFS Risk Assessment Study Reports on Sodium
http://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/programme/programme_rdss/Sodium_Pub_and_Res_for_Consumers.html - CFS Risk Assessment Study Reports on Sugar
http://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/programme/programme_rdss/Sugars_Pub_and_Res_for_Consumers.html - ‘EatSmart@school.hk’ Campaign of the Department of Health – Nutrient Testing of Lunchboxes in Local Primary Schools
http://school.eatsmart.gov.hk/en/template/index.asp?pid=4003&id=3031
Health statics of people in Hong Kong:
- CHP Health Statistics
http://www.chp.gov.hk/en/dns_submenu/10.html - CHP Publications
http://www.chp.gov.hk/en/guideline1/29.html- Surveillance & Epidemiology Branch: Behavioural Risk Factor Survey (BRFS)
- Surveillance & Epidemiology Branch: Studies on Healthy Eating
Expert opinion and local work:
- CFS strives to reduce dietary sodium and sugars in Hong Kong. Press Release on November 11, 2014.
http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201411/11/P201411111095.htm - Government sets up committee to promote reduction of salt and sugar in food. Press Release on March 13, 2015.
http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201503/13/P201503130749.htm - Centre for Food Safety holds international symposium to promote healthy diet with less salt and sugar. Press Release on May 12, 2015.
http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201505/12/P201505120699.htm - Committee on Reduction of Salt and Sugar in Food discusses measures to reduce salt and sugar. Press Release on January 8, 2016.
http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201601/08/P201601080865.htm - LCQ21: Reduce intake of salt and sugar in food. June 8, 2016.
http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201606/08/P201606080643.htm - Committee on Reduction of Salt and Sugar in Food proposes measures to promote low-salt-and-sugar diets. Press Release on June 30, 2016.
http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201606/30/P201606300946.htm - CFS Trade Guidelines for Reducing Sugars and Fats in Foods
http://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/food_leg/files/Trade_Guidelines_for_Reducing_Sugars_and_Fats_in_Foods.pdf - ‘EatSmart@school.hk’ Campaign of the Department of Health
http://school.eatsmart.gov.hk/en/template/home.asp
Relevant activities:
WHO urges global action to curtail consumption and health impacts of sugary drinks
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2016/curtail-sugary-drinks/en/
Discussion by junior secondary students
Reference materials
- CFS –Tips to Lower Sugar Intake
http://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/programme/programme_rdss/Sugars_Intake_Tips_for_Consumers.html - CFS –Tips to Lower Sodium Intake
http://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/programme/programme_rdss/Sodium_Intake_Tips_for_Consumers.html - Hong Kong’s Action on Salt and Sugar Reduction Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/HongKongsActiononSaltandSugarsReduction - Department of Health “EatSmart@school.hk” Campaign – EatSmart Recipes
http://school.eatsmart.gov.hk/en/template/index.asp?pid=2011&id=3052 - Department of Health “EatSmart@school.hk” Campaign – Classification of Food Items for School Lunch
http://school.eatsmart.gov.hk/files/pdf/Lunch_Classification_en.pdf
Relevant activities:
Role of Sweeteners in Reduction of Sugar Intake (Part I)
Role of Sweeteners in Reduction of Sugar Intake (Part II)