Good Food is First Food. It is not junk food. It is the food that connects nature and nutrition with livelihoods. This food is good for our health; it comes from the rich biodiversity of our regions; it provides employment to people. Most importantly, cooking and eating give us pleasure. …
Health experts have expressed shock and dismay over the Delhi high court's refusal to ban sale of junk food in schools. They claim that putting `restrictions', the suggested option, cannot help curb the menace which is associated with three of the four major non communicable diseases--cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancers and …
The term `junk food' finds no mention in the FSSAI guidelines that were approved by the Delhi high court on Tuesday to regulate sale of food items in school canteens across the country. A bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw refused the plea of petitioner …
High Court Orders Strict Implementation Of New Guidelines By Govt Body. Availability of food items high in fat, sugar and salt such as noodles, pizzas, burgers and carbonated drinks is set to be restricted within 50 metres of schools across the country. Refusing to ban such foods in schools, Delhi …
Delhi High Court orders to regulate junk food consumption among school children across India. Asks the food authority to enforce its guidelines on wholesome and nutritious foods Foods high in fat, salt and sugar such as chips, fried foods, and sugar sweetened beverages should be restricted in schools and nearby; …
Delhi High Court orders to regulate junk food consumption among school children across India. Asks the food authority to enforce its guidelines on wholesome and nutritious foods Foods high in fat, salt and sugar such as chips, fried foods, and sugar sweetened beverages should be restricted in schools and nearby; …
The Delhi high court on Wednesday reserved its order on a plea seeking an immediate ban on junk food and carbonated drinks in all unaided and private schools after the amicus curiae strongly advocated for a complete stop. “We will consider the matter and pass an appropriate order,” a bench …
In the High Court of Delhi in the matter of Uday Foundation for Congenital Defects and Rare Blood Groups Vs Union of India & Others dated 18/02/2015 regarding submission on draft guidelines to ban junk food and carbonated drinks in Delhi schools and discouraging the availability of "fast foods" with …
Order of the High Court of Delhi in the matter of Uday Foundation for Congenital Defects and Rare Blood Groups Vs Union of India & Others dated 25/02/2015 regarding ban on junk food and carbonated drinks in schools and initiation of measurs to develop a comprehensive school canteen policy with …
A new study found that American children take in more calories, fat and salt on days that they eat pizza. That’s not necessarily because it’s worse than a burger or a side of fries. It has a lot to do with the way pizza lends itself to snacking - - …
Health officials have welcomed a proposal by the World Health Organisation to regulate advertising promotions of food and drinks rich in sugar, salt and fats that target children so as to protect younger people from the risk of lifestyle diseases. The development follows a WHO announcement that it would start …
On a regular school day, Uddesh Koottanal, a Class III student, brings to school rice and lentils or a sandwich for his mid-day break meal. On Friday, however, he was in for a special treat. "It is my mother's birthday, so she has given me a chocolate cream cake instead …
The Punjab government has banned ‘junk food’ in and around schools. Instructions were issued by Director General of School Education cum state Project Director under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan programme a couple of days ago. As per instructions, there should be no such shop or eating joint inside or even outside …
Several government schools continue to allow the sale of junk food on their premises even though the Director General of School Education (DGSE) banned its sale on August 1. Junk food being sold at a government school in Muktsar on Tuesday The DGSE had stated that no shop or canteen …
Aunt Was To Be His Donor When News Of Cadaver Reached Hospital A 15-year-old, with a history of surviving on junk food, has a liver failure and needs an immediate transplant. There's no cadaver available, though. So, his maternal aunt gets ready--physically and mentally--to give up a part of her …
A new report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has rightly called for a ban on junk food in and around schools. It draws attention to the dangers posed by junk food to the health of children in particular, pointing to the strong links between these food items …
The research and advocacy organisation Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has called for a ban on junk food in schools and the regulation of advertisements promoting its consumption. Children are not the best judges of their food and they are aggressively targeted by advertisements and attracted by celebrity endorsements, …
School meals in England will have to include at least one portion of vegetables a day - and no more than two portions of fried food each week. Ministers have announced regulations for school food in state schools, which will apply from January 2015. The regulations promote drinking water and …
The National Nutrition Policy formulated by a team headed by Consultant Community Physician and Director Nutrition Coordination Division Ministry of Health Dr. Mrs. Shanthi Gunawardena was submitted to the government last week. Dr. Mrs. Gunawardena told The Island yesterday that every Sri Lankan had access to appropriate and adequate food …
