CBSE asks schools to set up ‘sugar boards’ to monitor students’ sugar intake
NEW DELHI, May 17 (PTI): The CBSE has directed affiliated schools to establish “sugar boards” to monitor and reduce sugar intake of children, according to officials.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has noted that there has been a significant increase in Type 2 diabetes among children, a condition once primarily seen in adults, over the past decade.
“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,” the CBSE said in a letter to school principals.
