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Chennai schools ditch junk food for healthy tiffins
24 Jul
Summary
- Schools are implementing nutrition cards and health ambassador clubs.
- Mandatory inclusion of vegetables, curd, and fruits in lunchboxes.
- Partnering with fitness agencies to monitor student body mass index.
Chennai schools are actively promoting healthier eating habits among young students, moving beyond traditional academics to focus on nutritional well-being. Many institutions have begun distributing nutrition cards to parents, outlining recommended food items and advising against unhealthy options.
These initiatives include allocating specific days for fruits and salads, and some schools are even monitoring lunchboxes to track students' eating patterns. This trend extends to health ambassador clubs that conduct weekly awareness sessions on healthy eating.
For CBSE schools, this aligns with the board's previous 'oil and sugar' charts concept, integrating healthy eating into the curriculum. Some schools are going further by partnering with fitness agencies to assess students' body mass index and provide personalized nutrition charts.
Parents have reported positive outcomes, with families adopting healthier eating habits at home, leading to improved overall health for students and their relatives. This holistic approach aims to instill lifelong healthy eating practices from an early age.
