Junk Food And Obesity

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  From Obesity To Rising Healthcare Costs, Why India Needs An Urgent War On Junk Food

  The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights ultra-processed foods as a public health concern linked to chronic diseases, obesity, and health inequalities, urging timely policy action.

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  Ban Advertising Of Ultra-Processed Foods From 6 Am-11 Pm: Economic Survey

  Raising concerns on the growing consumption of ultra-processed foods containing high fat, salt and sugar amid India becoming one of the fastest growing markets for such items in the world, the Economic Survey has pitched for a ban on their ads.

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  School Programmes Can Lower Junk Food Intake And Help Combat Childhood Obesity, Finds Study

  A new study showed how school-based behavioural interventions can help reduce consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) that are rich in salt and sugar among adolescents.

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  How To Handle Cravings For Junk Food: 10 Tips That Will Actually Help

  Studies show that meals rich in protein increase satiety and reduce the urge to snack on calorie-dense, nutrient-poor foods later in the day.

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  Did UP Teen Die Of Excess Junk Food? Doctors Debunk Claims

  An 11th standard student from Uttar Pradesh died at Delhi AIIMS due to multiple illnesses, including severe typhoid complications, TB and cardiac arrest, doctors said.

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  Junk Foods Can Damage Your Brain; Surprising Ways It Can Worsen Health

  Let's understand in detail how junk food affects your brain and other surprising ways it is worsening your health.

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  UK Bans Daytime TV Ads For Junk Food, Including Cereals, Muffins, Burgers

  The UK government is banning daytime TV adverts for sugary foods like granola and muffins in its battle against child obesity, branding such popular items as junk food.

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  UK To Restrict Junk Food Ads To Tackle High Childhood Obesity Levels

  The UK will ban junk food advertising on the internet and daytime TV in a bid to tackle childhood obesity, sparking criticism on the political right over "nanny state" meddling.

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  "Deceptive" Ultra-Processed Food Ads In India Fuel Obesity, Diabetes: Report

  The report finds that high salt food products and ultra-processed foods are misleading and can be "seductive, luring, manipulative or deceptive" for people.

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  Weight Loss Tips: 9 Hacks To Help You Make Junk Foods Healthier

  Here we share a list of hacks you can use to make your favourite junk foods healthier.