Alireza Raisi, the Deputy Minister of Health of the Iranian regime, warned about the rising prices of essential food items in the country and stated that the per capita consumption of red and white meat among Iranians has decreased to 35 grams per day.
On Wednesday, December 4, Raisi told reporters at a press conference that this amount is far below the 75 grams per day recommended for individuals in a healthy society.
According to these statistics from the Ministry of Health, Iran’s per capita meat consumption is less than half of the standard amount.
The Deputy Minister also stated that the per capita consumption of dairy products in Iran is one unit per day, whereas it should be between two to three units daily.
He warned, “As the prices of essential food items rise, the per capita consumption of these food categories decreases,” adding, “Any increase in the price of milk and dairy products will worsen this situation.”
According to Raisi, each individual should consume 25 grams of fiber daily, but this amount is currently 15 grams per day per person in Iran.
He added, “Whole-grain bread, vegetables, and fruits are sources of fiber, and increasing fiber intake prevents digestive problems and cancers.”
In contrast, Iranians have increased their salt consumption. The Deputy Minister of Health said, “The permissible daily intake of salt is 5 grams, but in our country, this amount is 12 grams, which exceeds the standard.”
Excessive salt consumption particularly leads to high blood pressure.
This is not the first time that officials from the Ministry of Health have warned about the reduction in the consumption of protein-rich foods and dairy products in Iran.
Unrestrained inflation and high prices are the primary reasons behind this decline.
