Overview
- Speaking at the National Healthcare Congress in Moscow, Mikhail Murashko cited official estimates showing sugar intake at roughly four times recommended levels and salt at nearly 2.5 times.
- He noted meat consumption slightly exceeds guidelines, while fish, fruit, and vegetable intake remains below advised amounts.
- Roskachestvo’s Consumer Behavior Center surveyed about 1,200 people and found 29% do not know the Health Ministry’s recommended dietary intakes.
- Knowledge of specific limits varies, with 45% aware of sugar norms and 43% of salt, while fewer know recommendations for dairy and vegetables (28%), potatoes (22%), or vegetable oil (21%).
- The reference points come from dietary recommendations approved by Russia’s Health Ministry in 2016.