Women and Child Development recommends ban of junk food in school canteens

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A 10-member committee formed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and led by T Longvah, Director of National Institute of Nutrition has recommended the government to ban 12 categories of food items in and around schools, according to a Hindustan Times report.

The food categories vary from burgers to soft drinks and pizzas. Instead, the committee has proposed food items like idlis, rice, dal, pulao, rajma etc. to be served in school canteens.


 
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