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CONSUMPTION OF FISH AND SHELLFISH – ARE THEY FREE FROM TOXICITY?
(0) CONSUMPTION OF FISH AND SHELLFISH – ARE THEY FREE FROM TOXICITY?
Fish is among the choice people seek for their consumption instead of poultry and meat. They belong to protein class which is very important for muscle growth and other body functions. If people have protein deficiency, it will lead to stunted, decrease muscle mass, low immunity, weakening of heart and respiratory system (Harvard T.H. Chan, 2023). Salmon, tuna, mackerel, sea bass, trout, anchovy and others (UNESCO, 2023) are the famous choice we consume in the world wide. However, there might be a concern about the safety on consumption of fish or sea products including the level of toxicity caused by heavy metal, radiation and other pollution.
Are you eating too much sugar?
(0) Are you eating too much sugar?
The 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) estimated that 18% of the total population has diabetes, while nearly 50% of the total population is overweight or obese. It is also estimated that Malaysian consume on average 12 teaspoons of sugar per day from sugar-sweetened beverages. The overconsumption of sugar is one of the key contributing factors to obesity and development of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).