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India moves to ban junk food sales near schools
Original: India tightens school junk food rules amid obesity rise India proposes banning junk food sales in school canteens and wi
India has proposed banning junk food sales in school canteens and within 50 meters of schools, in an effort to curb rising obesity and diabetes rates among children. The proposal would restrict children's access to unhealthy foods during and around school hours. Commentators are discussing whether the measure can reverse worsening childhood health trends in the country.
Why now: Concern over rising childhood obesity and diabetes in India has put the government's proposed school junk food ban in the news.
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