In a recent circular, CBSE informed that, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a statutory body formed under section (3) of the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005 (No.4 of 2006) to ensure that rights of the children are protected especially those who are most vulnerable and marginalized. Over the past decade, there has been a significant increase in Type 2 diabetes among children, a condition once primarily seen in adults. This alarming trend is largely attributed to high sugar intake, often due to the easy availability of sugary snacks, beverages, and
processed foods within school environments. The excessive consumption of sugar not only increases the risk of diabetes but also contributes to obesity, dental problems, and other
metabolic disorders, ultimately impacting children’s long-term health and academic performance. Studies indicate that sugar constitutes 13% of daily calorie intake for children
aged 4 to 10 years, and 15% for those aged 11 to 18 years, substantially exceeding the recommended limit of 5%. The proliferation of sugary snacks, beverages, and processed
foods, often readily available in school environments, contribute significantly to this excessive intake.
processed foods within school environments. The excessive consumption of sugar not only increases the risk of diabetes but also contributes to obesity, dental problems, and other
metabolic disorders, ultimately impacting children’s long-term health and academic performance. Studies indicate that sugar constitutes 13% of daily calorie intake for children
aged 4 to 10 years, and 15% for those aged 11 to 18 years, substantially exceeding the recommended limit of 5%. The proliferation of sugary snacks, beverages, and processed
foods, often readily available in school environments, contribute significantly to this excessive intake.
In view of above, all schools are requested to:
1. Establish ‘Sugar Boards’ where information is displayed for educating students about the risks of excessive sugar intake. These boards should provide essential information, including the recommended daily sugar intake, the sugar content in commonly consumed foods (unhealthy meals such as junk food, cold drinks, etc.), health risks associated with high sugar consumption, and healthier dietary
alternatives. This will educate students about informed food choices and promote long-term health benefits among students.
2. Organize awareness seminars/ workshops in this regard.
alternatives. This will educate students about informed food choices and promote long-term health benefits among students.
2. Organize awareness seminars/ workshops in this regard.
A brief report of the above and few photographs may be uploaded by the schools at the following link, in pdf format, on or before 15th July 2025:
https://shorturl.at/E3kKc
https://shorturl.at/E3kKc
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