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Time of India
18-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
How much fat in a samosa? Schools to put up oil boards
Noida: After 'sugar boards', oil boards will be the next caution that schools affiliated with CBSE will advertise on campuses to discourage students from having processed and fried foods and promote healthy eating habits. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on July 15 issued a circular, asking all schools to display 'oil boards' in common areas such as cafeterias and lobbies. On these digital or physical posters, the circular said, schools must list out fat or oil content in different food items, such as 28g fat in one piece of samosa, 10g fat in a kachori, and 17g fat in a handful of fries. The move, the board said, was announced keeping in view the trend of rising obesity levels among youngsters across India. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida "Data points out that there is a sharp rise in obesity among both adults and children. As per NFHS-5 (2019-21), over one in five adults in urban areas are overweight or obese. According to The Lancet GBD 2021 obesity forecasting study, published in 2025, the number of overweight and obese adults in India is projected to rise from 18 crore in 2021 to 44.9 crore by 2050, making it the country with the second-highest global burden. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The prevalence of childhood obesity is impacted mostly by poor dietary habits and reduced physical activity," the circular read. CBSE's directive is similar to the notice issued on May 14, which asked all schools to display 'sugar boards'. Parents and school managements in Noida and Ghaziabad said on Thursday that it was an important initiative. "We wholeheartedly welcome CBSE's directive to display 'oil boards'. This is a vital extension of the earlier 'sugar board' initiative, and it reflects a strong, unified approach to tackle childhood obesity and unhealthy dietary habits. These boards will serve as daily reminders — educating students on the dangers of excessive oil consumption, eating junk food like chips, fries, and even muffins, cookies and cakes," said Naresh Ramamurthy, the national academic head at ORCHIDS, The International School. Some schools said that they would also include questions on oil and sugar content in food items in the general knowledge (GK) syllabus or in quiz sessions. "For a long time, we promoted healthy food habits. We also make scheduled tiffin routines for all classes. When the 'sugar board' concept was introduced, we asked students to make wall magazines for classes and corridors. Now, we are planning to include 'fat-fact' pointers in the GK syllabus. Out of 50 marks, 10-20 points will be on food habits," said Seema Jerath, principal of DLF Public School, Ghaziabad. Principal of Apeejay School in Noida, Neha Sharma, said she will introduce 'nukad natak' and presentations on health food habits. "Putting sugar or oil boards on chart papers is not enough. To make students aware of healthy habits and internalise the facts, the school has decided to do something that will make students curious. We will conduct nukkad natak and convey the message to parents," Sharma said. Sujata, whose daughter studies in a CBSE school in Noida, said kids don't tend to listen to their parents. "Children are always inclined towards junk food, cold drinks and fast food. Since they spend most of their time in schools, keeping a healthy habit will definitely be a good choice. Moreover, when they see other classmates following the same, it will influence them," she said. Nishant, a Class 7 student, said schools can moderate junk food availability on the campus. "Tasty food is always desirable. If I get home made food that tastes good, I'm okay with it. Schools can allow junk food sometimes, if not always. But it's true that consumption of more oily food will lead to several issues when we grow up," he said.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
How much fat in a samosa? Noida schools to put up oil boards
Noida: After 'sugar boards', oil boards will be the next caution that schools affiliated with CBSE will advertise on campuses to discourage students from having processed and fried foods and promote healthy eating habits. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on July 15 issued a circular, asking all schools to display 'oil boards' in common areas such as cafeterias and lobbies. On these digital or physical posters, the circular said, schools must list out fat or oil content in different food items, such as 28g fat in one piece of samosa, 10g fat in a kachori, and 17g fat in a handful of fries. The move, the board said, was announced keeping in view the trend of rising obesity levels among youngsters across India. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida "Data points out that there is a sharp rise in obesity among both adults and children. As per NFHS-5 (2019-21), over one in five adults in urban areas are overweight or obese. According to The Lancet GBD 2021 obesity forecasting study, published in 2025, the number of overweight and obese adults in India is projected to rise from 18 crore in 2021 to 44.9 crore by 2050, making it the country with the second-highest global burden. The prevalence of childhood obesity is impacted mostly by poor dietary habits and reduced physical activity," the circular read. CBSE's directive is similar to the notice issued on May 14, which asked all schools to display 'sugar boards'. Parents and school managements in Noida and Ghaziabad said on Thursday that it was an important initiative. "We wholeheartedly welcome CBSE's directive to display 'oil boards'. This is a vital extension of the earlier 'sugar board' initiative, and it reflects a strong, unified approach to tackle childhood obesity and unhealthy dietary habits. These boards will serve as daily reminders — educating students on the dangers of excessive oil consumption, eating junk food like chips, fries, and even muffins, cookies and cakes," said Naresh Ramamurthy, the national academic head at ORCHIDS, The International School. Some schools said that they would also include questions on oil and sugar content in food items in the general knowledge (GK) syllabus or in quiz sessions. "For a long time, we promoted healthy food habits. We also make scheduled tiffin routines for all classes. When the 'sugar board' concept was introduced, we asked students to make wall magazines for classes and corridors. Now, we are planning to include 'fat-fact' pointers in the GK syllabus. Out of 50 marks, 10-20 points will be on food habits," said Seema Jerath, principal of DLF Public School, Ghaziabad. Principal of Apeejay School in Noida, Neha Sharma, said she will introduce 'nukad natak' and presentations on health food habits. "Putting sugar or oil boards on chart papers is not enough. To make students aware of healthy habits and internalise the facts, the school has decided to do something that will make students curious. We will conduct nukkad natak and convey the message to parents," Sharma said. Sujata, whose daughter studies in a CBSE school in Noida, said kids don't tend to listen to their parents. "Children are always inclined towards junk food, cold drinks and fast food. Since they spend most of their time in schools, keeping a healthy habit will definitely be a good choice. Moreover, when they see other classmates following the same, it will influence them," she said. Nishant, a Class 7 student, said schools can moderate junk food availability on the campus. "Tasty food is always desirable. If I get home made food that tastes good, I'm okay with it. Schools can allow junk food sometimes, if not always. But it's true that consumption of more oily food will lead to several issues when we grow up," he said.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
CBSE Director writes to all school heads to establish 'Oil boards' and promote a healthy lifestyle among students, ETEducation
Advt Advt New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): The Central Board of School Education ( CBSE ) Director on Tuesday wrote a letter to all the Heads of Schools affiliated to CBSE to establish 'Oil boards' in schools and promote a healthy lifestyle among students. This is in continuation of the earlier Circular dated 14 May 2025, which was regarding the Sugar per the CBSE letter, National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), 2019-21, revealed that over one in five adults in urban areas are overweight or obese and as per the Lancet Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021, an obesity forecasting study published in 2025, the number of overweight and obese adults in India is projected to rise from 18 crores in 2021 to 44.9 crores by 2050, making it the country with the second highest global letter stated, " The data points out that there is a sharp rise in obesity among both adults and children. As per NFHS-5 (2019-21), over one in five adults in urban areas are overweight or obese. As per The Lancet GBD 2021 obesity forecasting study, published in 2025, the number of overweight and obese adults in India is projected to rise from 18 crores in 2021 to 44.9 crores by 2050, making it the country with the second-highest global burden. Prevalence of childhood obesity is impacted mostly by poor dietary habits and reduced physical activity".In view of the above, it was directed that all schools must sensitise their students and staff by: Installing Oil Board displays in common areas to raise awareness on harmful consumption, printing health messages on all official stationery and publications to reinforce daily reminders on fighting obesity, and promoting healthy meals and physical activity in schools through availability of nutritious, healthier food options (more fruits, vegetables, and low-fat options, and by limiting availability of sugary drinks and high-fat snacks) and activity initiatives (such as encouraging use of stairs, organizing short exercise breaks, and facilitating walking routes).In a major push to promote healthier lifestyles and combat the rise of obesity and Non-Communicable Diseases like diabetes and heart disease among others, the Union Health Ministry in June had proposed to prominently display boards indicating the amount of oil and sugar content in popular food items, such as pizzas and burgers as well as samosas, vada paav, kachori among others, in schools, offices, institutions in various Departments/Offices/autonomous bodies and March of this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the issue of obesity and urged people to reduce their consumption of cooking oil by 10%. The Prime Minister urged everyone to take proactive steps to "reduce obesity" and emphasized the importance of reducing the consumption of cooking oil by 10 per cent each month, asking people to "commit to using 10 per cent less oil in their daily Prime Minister addressed the rising concern of lifestyle diseases, particularly obesity, which has become a significant health threat and referred to a recent report predicting that by 2050, over 440 million Indians will suffer from obesity. "This alarming figure indicates that one in every three people could face serious health issues due to obesity, potentially making it a life-threatening condition", PM Modi Modi emphasised, "India is committed to achieving the vision of a developed nation. Only a healthy nation can achieve such a goal," He also encouraged the inclusion of regular physical activity, like walking a few kilometers daily, to maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent obesity. (ANI)
News18
16-07-2025
- Health
- News18
CBSE Asks Schools To Create ‘Oil Boards' To Curb Harmful Oil Use, Promote Fitness
In a move to further promote healthy eating habits among students, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all affiliated schools to set up 'Oil Boards' on their campuses. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the harmful effects of excessive cooking oil consumption and to encourage a more balanced, fitness-oriented lifestyle among schoolchildren. This directive follows an earlier circular issued by CBSE regarding the formation of 'Sugar Boards' to educate students on the risks of high sugar intake. 'This is in continuation with our earlier Circular No: Acad-26/2025 Dated: 14.05.2025 on Sugar Boards. The data points out that there is a sharp rise in obesity among both adults and children. As per NFHS-5 (2019-21), over one in five adults in urban areas are overweight or obese. As per The Lancet GBD 2021 obesity forecasting study, published in 2025, the number of overweight and obese adults in India is projected to rise from 18 crores in 2021 to 44.9 crores by 2050, making it the country with the second-highest global burden. Prevalence of childhood obesity is impacted mostly by poor dietary habits and reduced physical activity," the CBSE circular reads.
India Gazette
15-07-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Union health ministry proposes display of 'Sugar' and 'Oil' boards to avoid, reduce consumption of fat, oil, salt and sugar
By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): In a major push to promote healthier lifestyles and combat the rise of obesity and Non-Communicable Diseases like diabetes and heart disease among others, the Union Health Ministry has proposed to prominently display boards indicating the amount of oil and sugar content in popular snacks, such as pizzas and burgers as well as samosas, vada paav, kachori among others, in schools, offices, institutions, Departments/Offices/autonomous bodies and organisations. The directions have been mentioned in a letter written by the Secretary of the Union Ministry of Health, Punya Salila Srivastava which states, 'We are proposing the display of Sugar and Oil Boards as an initiative to promote healthier dietary habits in various settings. These boards serve as visual behavioural nudges in schools, offices, public institutions, etc., displaying key information about hidden fats and sugars in everyday foods.' 'In the same spirit, I request you to issue directions kindly to Departments/Offices/autonomous bodies and other public institutions/organisations under your Ministry to Install Oil and Sugar Board displays (Digital/ Static posters etc) in common areas (cafeterias, lobbies, meeting rooms and other public spaces) to raise awareness on harmful consumption,' Srivastava requested The directions issued mentions about the high fat and Sugary drinks like Pizzas 471g includes 1377 kcal 40g of fat,1 Burger 247g includes 20.5g of fat, French fries 117g 342 kcal 17 g fat, 10 Pakoras 130g 351Kcal 26g of fat, 1 Samosa 100g 362kcal 28g of fat etc. 'Print health messages on all official stationery (letterheads, envelopes, notepads, folders, etc.) and publications to reinforce daily reminders on fighting obesity,' stated the directions. 'India is witnessing a rise in obesity among both adults and children. As per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) 2019-21, over one in five adults in urban areas are overweight or obese. The prevalence of childhood obesity is impacted by poor dietary habits and reduced physical activity. As per The Lancet GBD 2021 obesity forecasting study, published in 2025, the number of overweight and obese adults in India is projected to rise from 18 crores in 2021 to 44.9 crores by 2050, making it the country with the second-highest global burden,' the letter read. 'Obesity significantly raises the risk of Non-Communicable Diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and certain cancers. It also affects mental health, mobility, and quality of life, and imposes a heavy economic burden through increased healthcare costs and productivity losses. Early prevention and health promotion are critical to reversing these trends,' the letter further emphasised, on obesity related illnesses. '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 384th National Games in Dehradun on 28th January 2025, Hon'ble Prime Minister invoked the Fit India Campaign and urged citizens to adopt active, healthy lifestyles as part of the broader vision of a Swasth Bharat. In his Mann Ki Baat, he called for a 10% reduction in oil consumption,' Srivastava said 'In response to this national appeal, and as part of the Ministry's flagship initiatives under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD), it is imperative to promote sustainable behavioural changes in our workplaces. These include reducing excessive consumption of oil and sugar, both of which are key contributors to rising rates of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and other lifestyle-related disorders,' the letter said. (ANI)
