CBSE curriculum makes Sugar Boards compulsory in schools to monitor and reduce the intake of sugar among students. Well, the decision is crucial given the times.
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) which looks into protection of the rights of children who are most vulnerable and marginalized has come up with the suggestion.
Today, if one looks at statistics, the number of school students diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, which is seen in adults, is rather high.
This is primarily due to easy availability of sugary foods, beverages and processed foods that are available on school campuses and around schools.
This results in obesity, dental problems, and other metabolic disorders leading to long-term health problems and disrupts academic performance.
Studies show that sugar constitutes 13% in children aged between 4 and 10, 15% among children aged between 11 to 18, of calorie intake crossing the recommended 5% mark.
The Commission suggested establishment of ‘Sugar Boards’ in schools so the students are given instructions about the intake figures, healthy alternatives to junk food and cold drinks. They also suggested conducting seminars and workshops to promote the cause.
It would be rather interesting to see Minister Lokesh taking note of the suggestion by the CBSE Board regarding ‘Sugar Boards’ and implement it in schools across Andhra Pradesh.
విద్యార్ధులు లెక్కల క్లాసులో లేదా పరీక్షలో ‘ఫైనల్ ఆన్సర్’ తీసుకు వచ్చేందుకు పైన లెక్కలు కిట్టిస్తుంటారు. అదేవిధంగా తమిళనాడులో 108…
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