SINGAPORE — Singaporeans are over-indulging in salt, sauces and seasonings, instant noodles and cooking oil which can increase the risk of serious health issues such as heart attack and stroke.

So these products will soon have to display the nutritional grades seen on their sugary counterparts, to tell consumers at a glance how healthy they are.

Such products will be graded "A" to "D" — with D being the least healthy choice with the highest levels of sodium and/or saturated fat.

This follows the successful use of the mandatory Nutri-Grade label on prepackaged and freshly prepared beverages. Drinks that exceed a threshold of sweetness are graded "C" and "D", and there are also prohibitions on advertising such beverages that are grade "D".

As a result of the labelling and advertising restrictions, Singaporeans are eating less sugar now.

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