Ministry of Public Health, The Department of Health Service Support (Department of Health Service Support) found that 32.1 percent of Thai people like to eat grilled pork and there are 5 risky behaviors that can lead to contracting ear fever. and chronic non-communicable diseases, namely not separating raw food from fresh food with chopsticks. Eat pork belly, drink soft drinks, focus on seafood. and eat more than usual
Dr. Samart Thirasak, Deputy Director-General of the Department of the Basic Health Promotion Foundation, said that at present the trend of buffet food consumption continues to increase. Especially gatherings to eat grilled pork among friends or family during holidays or festivals. From the results of monitoring the risky behavior of eating grilled pork among 26,689 Thai people nationwide between 4-22 December 2023 by the Health Education Division, it was found that there are 32.1 percent of people who like to eat grilled pork, with 5 risky behaviors that affect health This can lead to bacteri
al infection. or the occurrence of chronic non-communicable diseases (Non-Communicable Diseases: NCDs) which must be closely monitored include: 1. Not separating chopsticks or separating only occasionally between chopsticks used to hold raw pork and cooked pork. 44.7 percent are at risk of being infected with strep. Streptococcus Suis, which is the cause of ear fever. 2. Eat pork belly every time or almost every time when eating pork belly, 62.9 percent, which leads to excessive fat intake leading to chronic diseases such as high blood pressure. High blood fat, etc. 3. Drink soda along with eating grilled pork every time or almost every time, 58.4 percent, which leads to excess sugar intake, causing chronic disease problems such as diabetes. 4. Emphasis on eating seafood, 58.8 percent. This causes a chance of getting high cholesterol or getting formaldehyde, which is used to maintain the freshness of seafood, into the body. And 5. Choose to eat more than usual every time. Or almost every time, 42.1 percent, w
hich results in receiving more nutrients than is necessary for the body.
Dr. Samart added that Gathering together to eat grilled pork during holidays or festivals is an activity that may be difficult to avoid when gathering with friends or family, but people can reduce health risky behavior. or the occurrence of disease By separating the equipment for scooping or tongs between cooked food and raw food. To prevent bacterial contamination And eat properly, ‘reduce sweet, oily, salty’ and drink clean water instead of sugary drinks. along with eating fruit instead of sweets Choose to eat fish, chicken, or pork that has a low amount of fat. Reduce the use of seasoning sauces or dipping sauces to reduce sodium content. and chew food thoroughly So that the body will take less time to digest food. Can absorb nutrients efficiently This will help you feel full faster, reducing the amount of food you eat and controlling your weight better. Important: Eating grilled pork. or a heavy buffet meal Should not be eaten more
than 1-2 times per month. and should exercise regularly For good health.
Source: Thai News Agency