Vantage | Why do schools sell junk food while asking children to avoid them?
9 months ago

Vantage | Why do schools sell junk food while asking children to avoid them?

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The battle against junk food in school canteens is not just about food—it’s about safeguarding the health of future generations Do you remember your school canteen? Junk food in school canteens Across the globe, school canteens often serve up a menu filled with unhealthy options—chips, soft drinks, fried items and various packaged foods. Despite efforts to educate children about healthy eating habits, the availability of junk food in school canteens undermines these initiatives. The battle against junk food in school canteens is not just about food—it’s about safeguarding the health of future generations.

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Mexican schools have 6 months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines
2 months ago

Mexican schools have 6 months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines

LA Times  

Schools in Mexico have six months to implement a government- The rules, published on Sept. 30, target products that have become staples for two or three generations of Mexican schoolchildren: sugary fruit drinks, chips, artificial pork rinds and soy-encased, salty peanuts with chili. Mexico’s children have the highest consumption of junk food in Latin America and many get 40% of …

Childhood obesity on rise: 6 effective ways to tackle junk food addiction in kids
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Childhood obesity on rise: 6 effective ways to tackle junk food addiction in kids

Hindustan Times  

Junk food has taken over the daily diet of children like never before contributing to the growing epidemic of obesity that's making the little ones susceptible to heart diseases, diabetes, blood pressure, high cholesterol, poor bone health, later in life. The accessibility and affordability of junk food make it a convenient choice for many individuals struggling with time constraints or …

Public health advocates demand warning labels, ban on junk food ads
1 year, 3 months ago

Public health advocates demand warning labels, ban on junk food ads

The Hindu  

September 22, 2023 08:31 pm | Updated September 25, 2023 12:37 pm IST - NEW DELHI Public health experts, consumer groups, lawyers, and patient groups on September 22 called on the Union government to check the rise in consumption of high fat, sugar, salt, and ultra-processed foods, warning that if the trend goes unchecked, India will not be able to …

How junk food ads mislead with health pitch
1 year, 11 months ago

How junk food ads mislead with health pitch

Live Mint  

In a recent ad, a top actor asks hassled mothers to give kids a pack of biscuits which, he asserts, has the power of milk and atta. Brands often use celebrities to push ultra-processed food like biscuits, chips or fruit drinks to children. Experts say celebrities often endorse such products despite the Food Safety Standards Acts, 2006, and Consumers Protection …

Children Will Consume Less ‘Junk Food’ If Not Exposed to Such Ads, Say 56% Parents in Survey
2 years, 1 month ago

Children Will Consume Less ‘Junk Food’ If Not Exposed to Such Ads, Say 56% Parents in Survey

News 18  

A government rule prohibiting brands from advertising “junk food” targeting children was a favourable measure for close to 92 per cent people, as per a survey conducted among parents. The report also highlighted how 50 per cent of the respondents felt that their children will demand or consume less packaged food if they did not come across Existing guidelines in …

More fast food outlets set up next to schools, despite obesity rise
2 years, 6 months ago

More fast food outlets set up next to schools, despite obesity rise

Dutch News  

More and more fast food outlets are opening up close to Dutch schools, despite government efforts to encourage healthy eating, according to research by current affairs tv programme Pointer. VU University food scientist Jaap Seidell told Pointer that the ‘distraction’ provided by fast food outlets is only making the problem worse. Junior health minister Maarten van Ooijen described the findings …

'We Had To Take Action': States In Mexico Move To Ban Junk Food Sales To Minors
4 years, 3 months ago

'We Had To Take Action': States In Mexico Move To Ban Junk Food Sales To Minors

NPR  

'We Had To Take Action': States In Mexico Move To Ban Junk Food Sales To Minors Enlarge this image toggle caption Mauricio Palos/Bloomberg via Getty Images Mauricio Palos/Bloomberg via Getty Images Picture this: You're 17, you walk into a corner store and grab a Coca-Cola and Doritos, but the cashier refuses to sell them to you because you're underage. Sponsor …

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