Debated in Parliament on 5 Nov 2025.
Dr Charlene Chen asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) what proportion of seniors in the community have been screened or flagged for malnutrition in the past two years; and (b) what steps are being taken to ensure systematic screening, early intervention and equitable access to nutrition support for vulnerable seniors.
Mr Yip Hon Weng asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health in respect of rising malnutrition rates among seniors (a) whether the Ministry will introduce nutritional indicators for protein content at hawker centres and coffeeshops; (b) whether personalised nutrition advice is provided to seniors as part of Healthier SG; and (c) what is the Ministry's strategy to ensure affordable, easy-to-eat protein sources are readily accessible for low-income seniors.
Questions 100 and 101 have been addressed in the answer to Question No 43 in the Parliament Sitting for 4 November 2025. [Please refer to "Contributing Factors to Rise in Malnutrition among Older Singaporeans", Official Report, 4 November 2025, Vol 96, Issue 9, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]
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