China fighting battle of the bulge

With an increasingly urban population, rising disposable incomes and a growing taste for international dishes, it's no wonder that China is facing a new problem - obesity.

To help bolster the battle of the bulge, the State Council, China's Cabinet, issued a guideline recently to implement the Healthy China initiative, which encourages people to adopt healthier lifestyles and diets.

The guideline sets specific targets for reducing daily salt intake to less than five grams, cooking oil intake to between 25 and 30 grams and sugar intake to 25 grams by 2030.