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India Today
3 days ago
- Health
- India Today
Behind India's food reform movement: A look at the Eat Right India strategy
India's top food safety and nutrition movement, Eat Right India, is making progress in improving the country's food in 2018 by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the initiative promotes safe, healthy, and sustainable food for all. Now in its seventh year, the campaign has trained over 12 lakh food handlers and repurposed 55 lakh litres of used cooking oil, of which 39 lakh litres have been converted into Minister Narendra Modi earlier praised the movement during his Mann Ki Baat address on June 29, calling on citizens to reduce oil in their diets and embrace healthy eating habits. "Reduce oil in food by 10%, reduce excess weight. When you are fit, you will be superhit in your life," he said, underlining the need for public participation in tackling obesity and other lifestyle CHANGING FOOD LANDSCAPEModern lifestyles and urbanisation have led to rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease in the same time, concerns around food safety, from chemical residues to unhygienic cooking practices, have become more Right India was designed as a response to these challenges, aiming to make both food safety and nutrition a public health movement works across three pillars: improving food safety standards, educating consumers, and promoting environmentally sustainable STATIONS AND CLEAN FOOD HUBSAs of July 6, 2025, India has 284 certified Eat Right Stations at railway hubs and 249 Clean Street Food Hubs where vendors have been trained to maintain hygiene and serve safe like FoSTaC (Food Safety Training and Certification) are ensuring that street vendors, restaurant workers, and other food handlers are equipped with proper knowledge of food safety like 'Aaj Se Thoda Kam' encourage the public to cut down on salt, sugar, and oil. Meanwhile, Trans Fat-Free India is working to eliminate harmful industrial fats from processed RIGHT CAMPUSES IN OFFICES AND SCHOOLSFrom Eat Right Campuses in offices and hospitals to Eat Right Schools that include nutrition in the curriculum, the campaign is bringing healthier food practices to everyday places of worship and fruit and vegetable markets are being certified under the is also pushing sustainability, urging businesses to cut down on single-use plastics and manage food waste responsibly. One of the major successes has been the RUCO (Repurpose Used Cooking Oil) initiative, where used oil from restaurants is collected and turned into RECOGNITIONThe campaign has earned international praise, winning the Rockefeller Foundation's Food Systems Vision Prize in 2021 and being recognised by the World Health Organisation as a global best practice for reducing trans strong support from government bodies, private businesses, NGOs, and citizen groups, Eat Right India could make nutritious, safe, and eco-friendly food a reality for every Indian.- Ends
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
How Many Retakes For That One 'Bugatti' Reel? The Revived Trend Could Be A Fitness Check
Last Updated: The Bugatti trend on Instagram can be the reason you need to start your fitness journey. The 'Bugatti' Reel challenge on Instagram is proving to be a fitness check of sorts for people. Mrunal Thakur also participated in the trend with her Dacoit co-star Adivi Sesh. The video shows Mrunal lip-syncing the lyrics of Bugatti with a gun in her hands when someone pulls her out of the frame. For many people, this reel has become a way to test if they can pull another person. But for many people, the challenge may have become a way to assess if they are overweight. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mrunal Thakur (@mrunalthakur) The trend is focused on the hookline 'I woke up in a new Bugatti" from Ace Hood's 2013 track Bugatti, the Telegraph reported. Couples, siblings and friends team up for videos set to the track. One person pretends to steal the car, while the other grabs their leg and pulls them off the screen in time with the beat. When the roles are reversed, the other person refuses to budge. The trend has inspired fun behind-the-scenes clips too, with people unable to pull the other on time. However, some of these videos are an indication that people may want to get a health check-up, particularly in light of rising obesity rates globally. India is third in terms of the highest number of overweight and obese individuals in the world, only behind the US and China. By 2050, the country could have over 440 million obese and overweight people, an analysis published in The Lancet journal estimated. Obesity causes- What new research indicates As per research conducted by Stanford University, University of Cambridge and the Baylor College of Medicine, diet plays a more important role in obesity than previously assumed. The study, which comprised data from 4,213 adults across six continents, stated that lack of exercise is not the only reason behind obesity levels. Diet, specifically the consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF), is also a big factor. Obesity also increases the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, diabetes and hypertension. The shift towards reduced physical activity, processed foods and lifestyle changes has further contributed to the crisis. During a Mann Ki Baat address in March, Prime Minister Narenda Modi highlighted the need for collective action to reduce obesity and move towards fitter and healthier India. The government has also introduced initiatives for a healthier society such as Fit India Movement, Eat Right India, and Khelo India. While all these initiatives are commendable, sometimes what matters in a fitness journey is realising the need to change one's lifestyle. A reel or viral challenge like Bugatti can be the first step in your fitness journey. All you need is a push, or a pull in this case. tags : viral viral news view comments Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: July 19, 2025, 08:30 IST News viral How Many Retakes For That One 'Bugatti' Reel? The Revived Trend Could Be A Fitness Check 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.
New Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
TN schools to have boards listing harmful effects of sugar, salt and oil
The awareness campaigns has been launched at all educational institutions following an order from Coimbatore district collector Pavankumar G Giriyappanavar. Union Health Ministry, which launched the initiative, has asked the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN), who have prepared these 'sugar, salt and oil boards,' to suggest a model healthy meal that can be served in canteens and eateries of public institutions, instead of the current oily, salty and sugary meals and snacks. This campaign has been initiated by the FSSAI under the tagline of 'Stop Obesity and Eat Right India' on social media. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all affiliated schools to establish these boards. The Food Safety department in Coimbatore district has been planning to implement it by this week. The designated officer for the Food Safety Department, Coimbatore district, Dr T Anuradha, said "Consumption of food products high in sugar, salt or fat (HFSS) is a leading factor for obesity and non-communicable diseases. We have to combat rising health concerns like childhood obesity and type-2 diabetes, which have been linked to high sugar and oil intake. We place the awareness boards released by the FSSAI at the premises of all educational institutions. The FSOs will ensure the food safety standards are followed on the school campus and check the canteens."
Hindustan Times
07-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Make a vow to reduce salt, processed food , says JP Nadda on World Food Safety day
On this World Food Safety Day, every Indian must make a vow to reduce salt intake, processed food as well as 10 per cent of oil consumption, said Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare on Saturday. According to him, it is our collective responsibility to spread awareness about eating the right food. Nadda was addressing an event organised to celebrate World Food Safety Day by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru. World Food Safety Day is celebrated on June 7 of every year. "We should take the clarion call given by our Prime Minister Narendra Modi and see to it that at least in our own homes, we are able to reduce 10 per cent of oil consumption and salt consumption. This is the most necessary part. We also have to see to it that processed foods are reduced to the maximum," said Nadda. He also said to remain healthy and to eat right, India must revisit its traditional food practices. "Our traditional food includes many types of preparations with millets. We have to revive this tradition," he added. Nadda also said health consciousness and the Eat Right Movement are imperative as obesity is spreading fast in India. "India's diabetes study by ICMR says that from 2008 to 2020, the obesity in urban India has increased by 39.6 per cent and in rural areas, it has increased by 23.1% per cent. It is also projected that by 2050, 1/3 of the population will be obese," said Nadda, adding that time to act is now. During the event, Nadda also released a booklet called 'Eat Right India'. Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of Department of School Education and Literacy, who addressed the gathering via video conferencing, explained how the science of eating right has become a part of National Council for Education, Research and Training's curriculum.
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
FSSAI asks States/Union Territories to take measures for addressing obesity
Food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked States to take steps, including creating an awareness programme, to address the growing challenge of obesity. "In response to the Prime Minister's clarion call for urgent action against obesity and reducing oil consumption by 10%, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Tuesday (May 27, 2025) urged States and UTs (Union Territories) to step up awareness efforts and implement concrete measures to tackle the growing public health concern," the regulator said in a statement. The matter was deliberated during the 47th Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting held on May 27, 2025, in New Delhi. 'During the extensive deliberations, States and UTs were strongly urged to scale up comprehensive measures, including widespread public awareness campaigns, to effectively address the Prime Minister's call for an obesity-free and healthier nation,' it added. A significant point of discussion was the recent directive from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) regarding the establishment of 'sugar boards' in schools. The FSSAI stressed the need for states to actively support and implement this crucial initiative in a big way. This would help significantly curb excessive sugar consumption among school-going children and foster healthier dietary habits from a young age. The FSSAI emphasised that "States are key to the successful execution of these public health initiatives." Discussions revolved around strategies for States to enhance their food safety surveillance, promote the 'Eat Right India' movement, and encourage the availability of nutritious and safe food options across all segments of society. The authority reiterated its commitment to providing all necessary technical guidance and support to States and UTs in their endeavours. The 47th CAC meeting was attended by more than 60 participants, including Commissioners of Food Safety, senior officials from States and UTs, representatives from Central Ministries, and stakeholders from the food industry, consumer groups, agriculture, laboratories, and research organisations.
