India moves to restrict junk food sales near schools
Most outlets reported that India is preparing to introduce new restrictions on the sale of foods high in fat, salt, and sugar near schools. Minute Mirror emphasized the aim of tackling rising levels of childhood obesity, while Dawn highlighted the proposed 50-metre radius restriction and framed it as part of a broader effort to reduce junk food consumption. Both outlets presented the policy shift as a response to public health concerns.
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India takes battle against junk food to shops near schools
India is moving closer to new regulations to restrict the sale of foods high in fat and sugar within a 50-metre radius of schools, the latest proposal to cut the consumption of junk food in a country battling growing rates of obesity, especially among children. The rule would impact family-run stores, restaurants and food stands selling everything from sugary soft drinks and salty chips to grea...
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India moves to restrict junk food sales near schools
India is preparing to introduce new restrictions on the sale of foods high in fat, salt and sugar near schools as authorities seek to tackle rising levels of childhood obesity.
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