The Economic Survey 2025-26 has recommended a 17-hour ban on advertisements promoting ultra-processed food to curb rising childhood obesity. It also proposed higher taxes, stricter food labelling norms and regulatory measures to reduce consumption and protect public health
Researchers from University College London, the University of Cambridge, and Imperial College London found that consuming less-processed foods can lower the risk of diabetes. The study, which examined the link between food processing and diabetes risk, involved 311,892 participants from eight European countries.
