New Delhi: If we take a sheet from schools and workplaces that recently began to exhibit warning signals about high sugar and oil oils in street food, the central government plans to install these so-called “oil and sugar boards” in hospitals, medical faculties and health care centers.
The National Health Mission Plan (NHM) is part of the book to combat obesity and reduce unhealthy eating habits.
An alarming recent report in Lancet predicted obesity in India could jump from 180 million individuals to 449 million by 2050 by 2021 by 2050, making it a country with the highest traction throughout the US and China.
Another Lancet study from 2022 revealed that India had 12.5 million obese children in 2022, a significant increase of 0.4 million in 1990. The Center asked the Indian Medical Research Council (ICMR) to come up with an ideal nutritional food for Indians and introduce a nationwide screening program for school children.
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“Our nation is experiencing a rapid increase in obesity and related lifestyle disorders, especially in urban areas and between children. It is urgently necessary to combat obesity and non -transferable diseases (NCD) through healthier habits and reducing oil and sugar consumption,” the Ministry of Health.
“This is required for states/UTS to take proactive measures to ensure a significant display of” oil and sugar boards “in healthcare facilities such as Ayushman Aogya Mandir (Hellness Center), Primary Health Centers (PHC), Letters (MCP), District Centers (DHC) and DHCs) and DHC) and DHC) DHCS) and DHC) and DHCS) and DHCS) and signature and district authorities. ”
Multiple approach to fighting obesity
In addition to the new warning councils, the Ministry of Health has multiplied approach to combating unhealthy eating and focuses strongly on sensitization and education at the level of community and school.
Specifically, the ministry demanded that teachers and children to educate the school about a healthy diet and reduce the intake of sugar and oil. This will be integrated into existing health and advisory activities.
This initiative applies to adolescents, with a directive that sensitizes teachers and healthcare providers of “Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics (AFHCS)”.
To amplify this local level, the government plans to use the platform for the involvement of the community within the National Health Mission (NHM).
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This includes the use of female groups, other civilian groups and community platforms to conduct discussions and practical demonstrations on healthy cooking and eating habits.
The aim of this “comprehensive strategy” is to put awareness of healthy eating into various aspects of everyday life, from schools to community gatherings.
The Ministry also asks for greater cooperation with the Departments of Education and Women and for the Development of Children to take this initiative even more.
Dr. Rajeev R. Jayadevan, a public health expert and the past President Indian Medical Association (IMA), Cochin, said that hospital canteens are currently no different from those in the restaurant and simply mention items and prices.
However, the government is now introducing a significant strategy for change in behavior to change it. These new albums will not ban popular cultural meals; Instead, they highlight hidden sugar and fat in them.
According to Jayadevan, another key step is to expand this initiative to a nationwide level, integrate healthier food possibilities and can lead to significant long -term health benefits. “The increased awareness of the risk of excessive sugar and salt intake in the coming decades will significantly reduce the burden of the disease.”
Questions sent by spokesperson of the Ministry of Health remained unanswered.
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