CBSE's big step to stop diabetes in children is made 'Sugar Board' in schools

A very important news came from the country’s capital Delhi. CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) has now issued instructions to all schools to set up ‘Sugar Board’. The purpose of creating ‘Sugar Board’ in schools is to prevent diseases such as increasing diabetes and high blood pressure in children studying here. As for this decision, Dr. Reema Dada, Professor of Aiims Delhi and in the section of the Media and Anatomy section, describes it as a very important and commendable step. He said that ten -year -old children today also suffer serious illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure, and the biggest reason for this is their unhealthy food habits. CBSE wants schools to have a sign that monitors children’s diet, especially sugar intake. According to the report, children should not consume more than 5% of their total calories daily, but nowadays children consume up to 15% of the sugar that is dangerous to their health. According to Dr. Reema Dada takes the immunity of children. Both parents and children are not aware of proper nutrition. They do not know that too much sugar, junk food and packaged drinks gradually harm their children’s body. “In this command of CBSE, it is also said that healthy food options should be provided in the schools cantine. Take fruits, juices and light nutritious snacks instead of things like chips, soft drinks and cakes. Dr. Dada said that healthy food is not only important for physical health, but also for mental health.