Ministry of Health Warning on Excessive Sugar Consumption and Obesity
The Ministry stated that excessive sugar increases the risk of obesity and diabetes, calling for water consumption and food label reading habits.
In a statement by the Ministry of Health, it was emphasized that excessive sugar consumption can lead to diseases such as diabetes and obesity, and citizens were warned to adopt healthier eating habits.
Risk of Obesity and Diabetes
Excessive sugar consumption can lead to unhealthy eating habits and an increased risk of diseases such as diabetes.
Frequent consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages can cause extra energy intake in liquid form, increasing the risk of excess weight.
Action Plans in Progress
Activities within the scope of the Turkey Healthy Nutrition and Active Life Program, Fight Against Obesity and Physical Activity Action Plan 2025-2028 are ongoing.
It aims to instill healthy eating habits, reduce unhealthy food consumption, and encourage regular physical activity.
Family Medicine Screenings
Within the scope of primary health care services, screenings and evaluations for various diseases such as excess weight and diabetes are carried out by family physicians.
School Food Logo and Trainings
Healthy eating habits acquired in childhood have a significant impact on the formation of behaviors that individuals will maintain throughout their lives.
With School Food Logo efforts, it is aimed to contribute to guiding school-age children toward healthy food options.
Educational activities on healthy nutrition, physical activity, and diabetes are carried out for children, youth, and adults at Healthy Life Centers.
Healthy Nutrition Recommendations
It is important to reduce the consumption frequency and amount of sugar-sweetened beverages, desserts, and products with high sugar content in the daily diet.
Water and unsweetened beverages should be preferred first instead of sugar-sweetened beverages, and whole fruit should be consumed instead of fruit juice.
It is important to consume desserts and sugary products in small portions, choose options with lower sugar content, and read food labels.
Importance of Social Awareness
Involving families and schools as well as individuals regarding excessive sugar consumption is important for strengthening social awareness.