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‘Regulate Burgers, Pizzas Too If Targeting Samosas, Jalebis': Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora
Last Updated: Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora criticised the government's attempt to regulate Indian street food, urging similar rules for chains like McDonald's. Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora on Monday hit out at the government's attempt to regulate Indian street food like jalebi and samosa, saying that if such measures are necessary, then food chains like McDonald's should also face similar regulations. 'If the government wants to put regulations on jalebi and samosa, then burgers, pizzas, and doughnuts should be regulated too," Deora said. 'If we regulate small street vendors selling samosas, then eateries like McDonald's should also be regulated." While speaking with ANI, Deora emphasised that obesity is a growing concern in India and is likely to become a significant social and economic issue. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for launching an 'anti-obesity" campaign and stressed the need for a level playing field in regulating both Indian and foreign junk food. 'Obesity is a big issue in India, and it is about to become a social and economic issue as well. I want to thank PM Modi for starting an 'anti-obesity' campaign on a national level. The Health and Family Welfare Ministry has tried to impose regulations on unhealthy Indian foods like jalebi and samosa. The Subordinate Legislation Committee is studying this issue. We have been speaking to the FSSAI and the Health Department," he said. 'We will present our committee's report in Parliament," Deora said, adding that foreign junk food should be regulated equally to Indian junk food. 'America's biggest challenge is obesity, and multinational quick service restaurants are bringing a Western culture to our country, which has a negative byproduct – obesity." The move means that canteens and common areas in government offices could soon feature messages about harmful food habits, and even menus may be nudged towards healthier options like fruits, vegetables, and low-fat meals. The campaign draws inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent public health push. At the opening ceremony of the 38th National Games in Dehradun on January 28, 2025, the PM had invoked the 'Fit India campaign and urged citizens to adopt active, healthy lifestyles as part of the broader vision of a Swasth Bharat." Also, in his radio programme Mann Ki Baat, he called for a 10 per cent reduction in obesity in the country. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Govt Flags Harmful Oils, Sugars In Kids' Diets, Urges States To Act On Rising Childhood Obesity
The latest advisory follows fresh data from the government's Poshan Tracker which reveals that 6% of the children enrolled in these centres fall in the overweight or obese category The Ministry of Women and Child Development, concerned over the rising prevalence of childhood obesity, has urged all states and Union Territories to take immediate steps to promote healthy dietary practices and physical activity, especially in Anganwadi Centres catering to children under the age of five, News18 has learnt. The latest advisory, seen by News18, follows fresh data from the government's Poshan Tracker (May 2025), which reveals that 6 per cent of the children enrolled in these centres fall in the overweight or obese category. It flags this as an urgent health risk, warning that early-life obesity could lead to long-term complications such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and even certain cancers. The ministry states that these trends are 'largely driven by unhealthy diets, reduced physical activity and bad lifestyle". The advisory stresses the need for course correction by improving the nutritional quality of Take Home Rations (THR) and Hot Cooked Meals (HCM), and by creating an environment that enables healthier choices for young children and their caregivers. What kind of food should be served? According to the advisory dated July 11, the intake of visible fat or cooking oil should not exceed 27–30 grams per day. It also warns that saturated fat intake must be limited to less than 10 per cent of total energy intake, given its role in increasing the risk of heart diseases and stroke. Foods rich in saturated fats—such as butter, ghee, lard, palm oil and coconut oil—should be used with caution. More strongly, the ministry urges complete avoidance of trans fats, commonly found in vanaspati, margarine, fried snacks, and bakery products. 'Trans-fats are harmful and should be avoided," the document states, adding that their consumption is linked to a heightened risk of heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer, and vision and nervous system disorders in infants. The advisory also discourages the use of reheated oil, citing that repeated heating generates harmful oxidative compounds that may elevate the risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Instead, it suggests filtering used oil for limited reuse in curries, while strictly avoiding it for frying again. How to make people aware? To reinforce these recommendations and build public awareness, the ministry has suggested several activities to be undertaken at the state, district, and Anganwadi level. It has called for the installation and display of 'Oil and Sugar" awareness boards at Anganwadi Centres and public institutions to create visual nudges about consumption limits. Departments have also been advised to integrate health messages about hidden sugars and fats in common foods on official stationery, ensuring that communication at every level carries a reminder for healthier choices. Officials and frontline workers are to be encouraged to adopt healthy workplace habits, such as consuming fruit-based snacks or engaging in regular movement during the workday, to lead by example within their communities. These measures, the ministry notes, are in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for a 'fitter and healthier India" and are expected to significantly improve nutritional outcomes while helping to combat obesity and associated non-communicable diseases. The advisory recommends a focus on discouraging the consumption of high-fat and sugary food items in daily diets, especially among children. Instead, Anganwadi staff and caregivers are to be encouraged to offer nutritious alternatives—such as boiled chana, fruits, or home-cooked low-oil snacks—that can easily replace fried and sugar-laden options. The ministry, in the document, also calls for the reinforcement of daily lifestyle reminders at the community level, using the Poshan Tracker app and other platforms to promote regular physical activity and awareness of diet. view comments First Published: July 14, 2025, 15:52 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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9 hours ago
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‘Your Jalebi, Vada Pav, Pakora, Contains…': Nagpur To Display Tobacco-Like ‘Sugar, Oil' Warnings
Last Updated: Health ministry has ordered all govt institutions in Nagpur, including AIIMS Nagpur, to install 'oil and sugar boards' to alert citizens of the sugar and oil content in snacks Who doesn't know the health issues linked to their favourite junk food like laddoo, vada pav, pakora, jalebis and samosas? But most ignore it while giving in to their craving. Not anymore. Nagpur will be among the first Indian cities to treat junk food like tobacco, with sign boards to remind you that you are risking your health just for a moment of fulfilment. The health ministry has ordered all government institutions in Nagpur, including AIIMS Nagpur, to install 'oil and sugar boards' that will alert citizens of the sugar and oil content in popular snacks such as laddoo, vada pav, pakora, samosa, jalebi, etc, reported the Times Of India. Cafeterias and public areas in AIIMS Nagpur will soon display these oily and sugary food warnings. 'It's the beginning of food labelling becoming as serious as cigarette warnings," TOI quoted Amar Amale, president of the Cardiological Society of India's Nagpur chapter, as saying. 'Sugar and trans fats are the new tobacco. People deserve to know what they're eating." News18 report on July 1 News18 had on July 1 reported how in a push to curb rising obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the union health ministry has directed all ministries, departments, and public institutions to display 'Oil and Sugar Boards' — informative posters or digital boards — making people aware of how much oil and sugar they are consuming. The News18 report had said that canteens and common areas in government offices could soon feature messages about harmful food habits, and even menus may be nudged towards healthier options like fruits, vegetables, and low-fat meals. According to the letter written by health secretary Punya Salila Srivastava, dated 21 June, India is witnessing a sharp rise in obesity among both adults and children. The letter, which has been accessed by News18, highlighted National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) data which shows 'over one in five adults in urban areas are overweight or obese and prevalence of childhood obesity is impacted by poor dietary habits and reduced physical activity." PM Modi's push to combat obesity The campaign draws inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent public health push. 'Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has given a clarion call to combat obesity through lifestyle changes." At the opening ceremony of the 38th National Games in Dehradun on 28th January 2025, the PM had invoked the 'Fit India campaign and urged citizens to adopt active, healthy lifestyles as part of the broader vision of a Swasth Bharat." Also, in his radio programme Mann Ki Baat, he called for a 10 per cent reduction of obesity in the country. view comments First Published: July 14, 2025, 11:56 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
