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Video Showing Junk Food, Instant Noodles In Kids' Tiffins Goes Viral, Sparks Debate
A viral video shows young students revealing the food items that have been packed for their lunch. Since a majority lacked wholesome options, it resulted in a discussion about the importance of basic nutrition.
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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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Junk Food Banned In-And-Around Schools - Relief For Parents Worrying About Kids' Health
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken the bold step of banning sale of junk foods to students. All foods that are high in saturated fats or trans-fats or with added sugar or sodium will be off the menu.
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Draft Regulation Bans Junk Food Sale, Advertisement In And Around School Campuses
The FSSAI has invited suggestions and objections from stakeholders within 30 days from the publication of the draft regulations.
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Junk Food Sale, Advertisment In Around School Premises To Be Banned
A complete ban on the sale of potato wafers, soft drinks and other junk foods in school canteens and within 50 meters of school campus as also their advertisement has been proposed by the food regulator FSSAI with a view to encouraging children to consume only safe and wholesome food.
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Food Joints Located Near Residence, School May Influence Eating Habits Of Children: Study
According to a recent study published in the journal Obesity, sources of junk food near a house or school may influence the eating habits of children. The researchers found that proximity to fast and convenience food sellers may impact a student's chances of becoming obese.
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This Man Filed A Lawsuit To Ban Junk Food Outside And Around Schools
This man from Delhi took a strong step by filing a lawsuit to ban junk food outside and around schools.
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5 Ways Junk Food is Harming Your Body Without You Knowing It
With the number of obesity cases shockingly on the rise across the country, state governments are starting to take effective measures to stop the main culprit - junk food. While there have been cases of banning sale of junk food in school canteens and talks of fat tax, now FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) has also recommended an...
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Maharashtra Bans 'Junk Food' In School Canteens Across State
Vegetable khichdi, Rajma-rice and idli-vada will be among the dishes that will replace pizza, noodles and pastries in school canteens across Maharashtra as the state government has banned sale of junk food in school cafeterias.
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Maharashtra Government Bans Junk Food In School Canteens
In a bid to promote healthy food and lifestyle in school children, the Maharashtra government has banned sale of junk food in school cafeterias across the state. Instead of junk food, students would be served vegetable khichdi, rajma-rice, and idli-vada.
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Video Showing Junk Food, Instant Noodles In Kids' Tiffins Goes Viral, Sparks Debate
A viral video shows young students revealing the food items that have been packed for their lunch. Since a majority lacked wholesome options, it resulted in a discussion about the importance of basic nutrition.
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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.
-
Junk Food Banned In-And-Around Schools - Relief For Parents Worrying About Kids' Health
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken the bold step of banning sale of junk foods to students. All foods that are high in saturated fats or trans-fats or with added sugar or sodium will be off the menu.
-
Draft Regulation Bans Junk Food Sale, Advertisement In And Around School Campuses
The FSSAI has invited suggestions and objections from stakeholders within 30 days from the publication of the draft regulations.
-
Junk Food Sale, Advertisment In Around School Premises To Be Banned
A complete ban on the sale of potato wafers, soft drinks and other junk foods in school canteens and within 50 meters of school campus as also their advertisement has been proposed by the food regulator FSSAI with a view to encouraging children to consume only safe and wholesome food.
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Food Joints Located Near Residence, School May Influence Eating Habits Of Children: Study
According to a recent study published in the journal Obesity, sources of junk food near a house or school may influence the eating habits of children. The researchers found that proximity to fast and convenience food sellers may impact a student's chances of becoming obese.
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This Man Filed A Lawsuit To Ban Junk Food Outside And Around Schools
This man from Delhi took a strong step by filing a lawsuit to ban junk food outside and around schools.
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5 Ways Junk Food is Harming Your Body Without You Knowing It
With the number of obesity cases shockingly on the rise across the country, state governments are starting to take effective measures to stop the main culprit - junk food. While there have been cases of banning sale of junk food in school canteens and talks of fat tax, now FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) has also recommended an...
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Maharashtra Bans 'Junk Food' In School Canteens Across State
Vegetable khichdi, Rajma-rice and idli-vada will be among the dishes that will replace pizza, noodles and pastries in school canteens across Maharashtra as the state government has banned sale of junk food in school cafeterias.
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Maharashtra Government Bans Junk Food In School Canteens
In a bid to promote healthy food and lifestyle in school children, the Maharashtra government has banned sale of junk food in school cafeterias across the state. Instead of junk food, students would be served vegetable khichdi, rajma-rice, and idli-vada.
