In this article we providing information regarding CBSE Mandate to Establish ‘Sugar Boards’ in All School 2025.
CBSE Mandate to Establish ‘Sugar Boards’ in All School 2025
We are providing everything about What is Sugar Board and Why we need in School.
National Commission for protection of Child Rights
- National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a statutory body formed under section (3) of the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005 (No.4 of 2006) to ensure that rights of the children are protected especially those who are most vulnerable and marginalized.
Types 2 Diabetes among Children
- Over the past decade, there has been a significant increase in Type 2 diabetes among children, a condition once primarily seen in adults.
- This alarming trend is largely attributed to high sugar intake, often due to the easy availability of sugary snacks, beverages, and processed foods within school environments.
- The excessive consumption of sugar not only increases the risk of diabetes but also contribute to
- Obesity,
- Dental Problems, and
- Other Metabolic disorders
- Ultimately impacting children’s long-term health and academic performance.
Research Data
- Studies indicate that sugar constitutes
- 10% of daily calorie intake for children aged 4 to 10 years, and 15% for those aged 11 to 18 years,
- Substantially exceeding the recommended limit of 5%
What is Sugar Board Why We need in School ?
- In view of above, all schools are requested to :
- Establish ‘Sugar Boards’
- Display information for Educating Students about
- The risks of excessive sugar intake.
- The recommended daily sugar intake.
- The sugar content in commonly consumed foods.
- The healthier dietary alternatives.
- This will educate students about informed food choices and promote long-term health benefits among students.
- Organize awareness seminars/workshops in this regard.
Report – Regarding Establishing ‘Sugar Boards’ in Schools to Monitor and Reduce Sugar Intake Among Children
- A brief report of the above and few photographs may be uploaded by the schools at the following link, in pdf format, on or before 15 July 2025.
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