Ministry of Health issues warning against excessive sugar consumption
Making a statement within the framework of World Sugar Consumption Awareness Week, the Ministry of Health issued warnings against the dangers of diabetes and obesity.
Publishing a statement on the occasion of World Sugar Consumption Awareness Week, the Ministry of Health warned citizens that excessive sugar consumption can lead to major diseases such as obesity and diabetes.
Risk of Sugary Beverages
The statement emphasized that the frequent consumption of especially sugar-sweetened beverages leads to extra energy intake in liquid form and can increase the risk of excess weight.
Screening Activities by Family Physicians
It was stated that screenings and evaluations for various conditions such as excess weight and diabetes are carried out by family physicians within the scope of primary healthcare services.
Action Plan and Healthy Life
Within the scope of the 2025-2028 action plan carried out by the Ministry, instilling healthy eating habits and promoting physical activity continue.
Nutrition Awareness in Childhood
Stating that a culture of healthy eating must be established starting from childhood, it is aimed to guide children towards healthy foods through School Food Logo initiatives.
Healthy Life Centers Trainings
Education and awareness activities on healthy nutrition, physical activity, and diabetes are organized for children, youth, and adults at healthy life centers.
Preference for Water and Unsweetened Beverages
Expressing that the consumption frequency and amount of sugary products in the daily diet should be reduced, it was urged to prefer water and unsweetened beverages instead of sugary drinks.