Eat more veggies, Thais told - Published: 16 Feb 2013 at 12.39 -
Online news: Fewer than 20% of Thai people eat enough fruit and
vegetables to ensure good health and reduce their risk of
disease, say health officials. Thai people need to recognise the
importance of a balanced daily intake of foods to avoid diseases
resulting from poor nutrition, said Pradit Sintawanarong,
Minister of Public Health and vice-chairman of the Thai Health
Promotion Foundation (THPF). Dr Pradit said that around 400,000
deaths per year in Thailand could be linked to conditions
resulting from poor nutrition, from heart disease to diabetes.
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