GOOD FAT

Here are some good examples of foods that have "good" fats so you get more health benefits than risks.

- Nuts (peanuts, pecans, almonds).

- Soy products.

- Avocados.

- Olive and canola oil.

- Fish (salmon, trout, herring, sardines).

- Omega 3 enriched eggs.

5 KEYS TO SAFER FOOD

We are  promoting the benefits of food safety and healthy diets. The five keys to safer food are:

1. Keep Clean.
2. Separate raw and cooked.
3. Cook all foods thoroughly.
4. Keep food at safe temperatures.
5. Use safe water and raw materials.

FOODBORNE DISEASES ARE INCREASING WORLDWIDE

Diseases causing organisms in food are transmitted far and wide by today's interconnected global food-chains - escalating how often and where foodborne illnesses occur.

Rapid urbanization worldwide is adding to risks, as urban dwellers eat more food prepared outside the home that may not be handled or prepared safely. Including fresh foods and fish, meat and poultry.

MORE THAN 200 DISEASES ARE SPREAD THROUGH FOOD

Millions of people fall ill every year and many dies as a result of eating unsafe food. Diarrhoeal diseases alone kill an estimated 1.5 million children annually, and most of these illnesses are attributed to contaminated food or water.

Proper food preparation can prevent most foodborne diseases.

EVERYONE PLAY A ROLE IN FOOD SAFETY

Food contamination can occur at any stage from farm to table. everyone on the food delivery chain must employ measures to keep food safe - farmer, processor, vendor and consumer.


Safety at home is just as vital to prevent diseases outbreaks. women are primary targets for food safety education as they are responsible for household meals in many societies.

DIABETES

Diabetes is a silent epidemic and according to World Health Organization (WHO) there are 347 million people in the world living with diabetes. This is  almost 6% of the world's adult population.

Diabetes in Asians is 5 times the rate of the white population.

India is the diabetes capital of the world. It is estimated that currently there are 40 million people with diabetes in India and by 2025, this number will swell to 70 million.

Diabetes also can cause 6 deaths every minute and 1 in 20 deaths in the world is due to the condition. Every year, it is estimated that 3.2 million people in the world die due to the diabetes or its related causes.

SPOKESPERSON

Muhammad Khairul Ammar bin Jasni

He is 22 years and known as Ammar is the ‘Top 10 MasterChef Malaysia’ season 2. Born on June 10th 1990, he wants to fly farther with his cooking talent. His family own several restaurants around Negeri Sembilan that influence him to be a chef. Ammar is a creative, enthusiastic and passionate about his country and its’ food. He always believe that no matter where he goes, Malaysian cuisine is the best.

This campaign choose Ammar to be the spokesperson because we believed that he could encourage people especially youngsters to practicing healthy eating in their daily life as he is one of the favourite contestant in MasterChef Malaysia Season 2.