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Fight Junk Food: 14.4 Indian Million Obese Kids In India, Govt Forms Committee To Review Food Safety Norms

The Central Government intervened to stop rising consumption of unhealthy foods and established a committee to review food safety regulations and make sure people are safe and have access to a healthy diet.

The government established a committee on Wednesday to address the mounting health problems associated with poor eating, including diabetes and obesity. It is emphasised upon the strengthening of the current regulatory system, which includes required nutritional content labelling and harsher penalties for noncompliance.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) released preliminary regulations in 2019 that banned the sale and advertisement of junk food within 50 metres of school grounds. Many states, including Gujarat and Karnataka, have said they will put it into effect.

In order to guarantee that people consume nutritious, secure, and sustainable food, the FSSAI also launched the consume Right India campaign in 2018.

Fit India, a government initiative to promote a healthier lifestyle among Indians, emphasises the value of both physical exercise and a well-balanced diet.

There are no explicit rules in India that govern the manufacturing and sale of junk food, despite the FSSAI’s guidelines. It is frequently condemned for falling short of covering every area of food safety, including labelling, traceability, and recall processes.

A lack of competent professionals is preventing frequent inspections and monitoring of food standards. Currently, food laboratories are not mordernised yet.

The Central Government intervened to stop rising consumption of unhealthy foods and established a committee to review food safety regulations and make sure people are safe and have access to a healthy diet.

The government established a committee on Wednesday to address the mounting health problems associated with poor eating, including diabetes and obesity. It is emphasised upon the strengthening of the current regulatory system, which includes required nutritional content labelling and harsher penalties for noncompliance.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) released preliminary regulations in 2019 that banned the sale and advertisement of junk food within 50 metres of school grounds. Many states, including Gujarat and Karnataka, have said they will put it into effect.

In order to guarantee that people consume nutritious, secure, and sustainable food, the FSSAI also launched the consume Right India campaign in 2018.

Fit India, a government initiative to promote a healthier lifestyle among Indians, emphasises the value of both physical exercise and a well-balanced diet.

There are no explicit rules in India that govern the manufacturing and sale of junk food, despite the FSSAI’s guidelines. It is frequently condemned for falling short of covering every area of food safety, including labelling, traceability, and recall processes.

A lack of competent professionals is preventing frequent inspections and monitoring of food standards. Currently, food laboratories are not mordernised yet.

According to the recent National Family Health Survey, over 14.4 million children in India are obese, which is the second-highest rate in the world. The World Obesity Atlas for 2022 predicts that by 2030, there will be more than 27 million obese youngsters in India. According to a 2016 estimate, 135 million Indians are overweight or obese, placing India among the top five countries in the world for adult obesity.

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