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Explained: What Are Sugar And Fat Boards? Why Is The Government Pushing Them In Indian Institutions
Explained: What Are Sugar And Fat Boards? Why Is The Government Pushing Them In Indian Institutions

NDTV

time14-07-2025

  • Health
  • NDTV

Explained: What Are Sugar And Fat Boards? Why Is The Government Pushing Them In Indian Institutions

For many office-goers, tea breaks mean a plate of samosa, maybe a biscuit or two, and a soft drink on a stressful day. But now, a new government push could change the way you snack at work. The Ministry of Health has urged all central government offices to put up sugar and fat boards to help people make better food choices. These boards highlight the sugar and fat content in everyday snacks like jalebi, milkshakes, noodles and more. The aim is simple: create awareness in workplaces and encourage healthier eating habits. Why Are Sugar and Fat Boards Being Introduced in Government Offices? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), through the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), has released posters that show the high levels of sugar and fat in common food items. These posters are designed for use in government canteens and public areas. The idea is to visually inform people about what they are eating. Offices like AIIMS Nagpur have already started putting these up, and more government offices are expected to follow. According to Amar Amale, President of the Cardiological Society of India's Nagpur chapter, "Sugar and trans fats are the new tobacco. People deserve to know what they are eating," quoted the Times of India. What Do These Boards Show and Why Does It Matter? The sugar and fat boards are simple, visual and informative. They list popular Indian foods like samosa, biscuits, pav bhaji, cold drinks, gulab jamun and more. Alongside each item, they show how much sugar and fat it contains. For example, one gulab jamun could carry more sugar than your daily recommended limit. Thanks to Hon'ble @PMOIndia @narendramodi ji's push for healthier workplaces, @MoHFW_INDIA has urged all govt offices to prominently display Sugar Boards. Sharing model Sugar Boards to display in offices. Tag us in your stories/posts Download: @ICMRDELHI — ICMR - National Institute of Nutrition (@ICMRNIN) July 8, 2025 Reducing fat intake can help reduce risk of obesity & NCDs. Here's how you can cut fat without even realising it! A step toward @PMOIndia @narendramodi ji's call for reducing edible oil by 10%. 📥 Download #FatBoard - @ICMRDELHI @MoHFW_INDIA @NITIAayog — ICMR - National Institute of Nutrition (@ICMRNIN) July 12, 2025 Experts say that seeing this information every day can help change habits. These boards act like small reminders to think before picking up that sugary or fried snack. What Experts Are Saying About Sugar, Fat and Indian Eating Habits In 2023, a video by Revant Himatsingka, also known as Foodpharmer, went viral. The video showed the amount of sugar in soft drinks and packaged juices. It reached over 25 million views. Revant had said, "Habits form at an early age, and if we have a lot of sugar as a kid, chances are we will crave sugar as an adult too." He had requested the government to display sugar boards in every public school. Dr Gourdas Choudhuri, Chairman-Gastroenterology, Fortis Gurgaon, said, "With regard to what is happening in our urban cities in India and percolating to villages as well, there is a huge explosion of what we call metabolic disorders related to lifestyle and eating. So the most common ones are weight gain (overweight or obesity), propensity for diabetes, hypertension, increased amount of blood lipids like cholesterol and triglycerides, and early onset of heart disease." Dr Choudhuri continued, "What has really gone wrong is the way we eat and the way we live. We are actually consuming far more calories, and that too, refined sugar and a lot of oils in fried foods. This piles up initially in the liver and then goes on to clot the arteries and increases the risk of heart disease. So, from that point of view, any attempt at creating awareness is a good idea." Consultant nutritionist Rupali Datta added, "The definition of junk food found in the Oxford dictionary is 'food that is not very good for you but that is ready to eat or quick to prepare'. Nutritionists define junk food as that which adds only calories from sugar and fat, with no other nutrients. Problems with this junk are that it is low in satiety, so one tends to binge eat, and hence it has started replacing healthy food made with nutritious fresh ingredients." What Can You Do With This Information? Start by reading nutrition labels before buying packaged items. The World Health Organisation recommends no more than 25 grams (about 5 teaspoons) of added sugar per day. Many soft drinks and sweets easily cross this mark. Similarly, our total fat intake should not be more than 30g per day (6 tsp). Swap sugary and oily snacks with healthier options like fruits, nuts, yoghurt or simply clean, homecooked food. Be aware of hidden sugars and oils in foods labelled as "healthy". You do not need to quit everything, but awareness can help you make better choices. Will People Stop Eating Laddoo or Pakora? Probably not. In India, food is emotional. We eat with tradition, memory and joy. A warning label is unlikely to stop someone from eating a festive mithai or a rainy-day samosa. But it may help people choose better when it comes to daily snacking, especially for kids, office goers and those depending on packaged food. This is not about guilt. It is about knowing what is in your food - and making small, informed changes over time.

"Deeply Saddening": PM Modi On 9 Deaths In Gujarat Bridge Tragedy
"Deeply Saddening": PM Modi On 9 Deaths In Gujarat Bridge Tragedy

NDTV

time09-07-2025

  • Politics
  • NDTV

"Deeply Saddening": PM Modi On 9 Deaths In Gujarat Bridge Tragedy

Following the bridge collapse in Gujarat's Vadodara on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced compensation of Rs 2 lakh for those killed in Gujarat bridge collapse. The incident has left nine people dead. "The loss of lives due to the collapse of a bridge in Vadodara district, Gujarat, is deeply saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000," the Prime Minister's Office posted on X. The loss of lives due to the collapse of a bridge in Vadodara district, Gujarat, is deeply saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The… — PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 9, 2025 Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed sorrow over the collapse of the Gambhira Bridge, calling the incident "deeply distressing." He announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh for the kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured, along with full coverage of medical treatment. "The collapse of a span of the Gambhira Bridge, connecting Anand and Vadodara, has caused an accident that is deeply distressing to the heart. The state government stands with full compassion alongside every family affected by this tragedy. The state government will provide assistance of 4 lakh rupees to the heirs of each person who lost their life in the accident. Additionally, each person injured in the accident will receive assistance of 50,000 rupees, and all treatment arrangements will also be provided by the state government," Patel said on X. આણંદ વડોદરાને જોડતા ગંભીરા બ્રિજનો એક ગાળો તૂટી જવાથી સર્જાયેલી દુઘર્ટના મનને અત્યંત વ્યથિત કરનારી છે. રાજ્ય સરકાર આ દુર્ઘટનાથી અસરગ્રસ્ત પ્રત્યેક પરિવારની સાથે પૂરી સંવેદનાથી તેમની પડખે ઊભી છે. દુર્ઘટનામાં જીવ ગુમાવનારા પ્રત્યેક વ્યક્તિના વારસદારને 4 લાખ રૂપિયાની સહાય રાજ્ય… — Bhupendra Patel (@Bhupendrapbjp) July 9, 2025

Groom among 8 killed as SUV rams into college wall in UP's Sambhal; PM, CM express grief
Groom among 8 killed as SUV rams into college wall in UP's Sambhal; PM, CM express grief

Hindustan Times

time06-07-2025

  • Hindustan Times

Groom among 8 killed as SUV rams into college wall in UP's Sambhal; PM, CM express grief

Eight people, including a groom and two children, were killed after the SUV they were travelling in crashed into a college's wall in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district on Friday evening, police said on Saturday. The mangled remains of the vehicle that met with an accident in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal. (Sourced) The accident occurred when the groom and nine others, who were accompanying him, were en route from Har Govindpur village to Sirtoul in Budaun, they added. Condoling the deaths, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh from Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 each to the injured. The PMO India handle in post on X said: 'Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in an accident in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the mishap. May the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000' Uttar Pradesh chief minister's office posted on X in Hindi, 'UP CM Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of the road accident in Sambhal district. He has expressed condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased.' 'The chief minister has instructed the district administration officials to immediately take the injured to the hospital and provide them proper treatment. He also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured,' the post added. Sambhal SP Krishan Kumar Bishnoi said, 'A car carrying 10 wedding guests, including the groom, collided with the wall of Janata Inter College on the Meerut-Badaun highway. Eight people have died. Two others are critically injured and have been referred to a higher medical centre. Post-mortem procedures are underway.' The groom Suraj Pal, 20, his sister-in-law Asha, 26, her daughter Aishwarya, 3, Sachin, 22, Ganesh, 2, Komal, 15, Madhu, 20, and driver Ravi, 28, died in the accident, the SP added. The two injured—Deva, 24, and Himanshi, 2,—were undergoing treatment in Aligarh, he said, adding that Deva's condition was stated serious while Himanshi was out of danger. According to an eyewitness, the ill-fated vehicle was travelling at a very high speed before it lost control and struck the wall. As the SUV approached Junawai, it veered and crashed into the college wall. The impact was so severe that the vehicle was torn apart. Locals rushed to the scene to help and with great effort managed to pull the victims out of the wreckage. The injured were rushed to a nearby community health centre, but doctors declared eight of them dead on arrival.

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