A Hyderabad-based NIN-led consortium has released a policy roadmap recommending stricter regulation of HFSS foods, front-of-pack warning labels, nutrition education and health taxes on sugary products to improve food environments and address rising childhood obesity among children and adolescents.
New surveys show a sharp rise in diabetes and pre-diabetes among adolescents in Telangana, with growing obesity levels and poor physical activity. Health experts and NIN are calling for stricter controls and health taxes on sugary drinks and high-fat, high-sugar foods
