Processed food now a cause for higher incidence of non- communicable diseases

Increased consumption of food outside home, especially in middle-income countries, is another cause of worry, highlights a study

FSSAI draft guidelines do not propose ban on junk food in schools

Guidelines submitted to Delhi High Court dwell more on promoting consumption of water and hygiene among school kids through Facebook,Twitter

Ban junk food in schools, amicus curiae tells Delhi High Court

Stakeholders are expected to reply to the suggestions within the next hearing

FSSAI notifies draft regulations to limit trans fats to 5 per cent by 2016

Though delayed by couple of years, the food regulatory body in India, has taken a step in the right direction, say experts

Expert committee to look into junk food in schools

Delhi High Court approves proposal following dissension over guidelines proposed by food safety authority

US proposes healthy menu for school canteens to curb childhood obesity

Fried chips, snack cakes, nachos and mozzarella sticks among prohibited food items

Delhi High Court orders curb on junk food sale in schools across India

Judgement is a milestone development in addressing growing burden of obesity, diabetes and heart disease, says Sunita Narain of Centre for …

Denmark imposes fat tax

The surcharge will be levied on food items containing more than 2.3 per cent saturated fat.

New York apex court strikes down ban on large-sized sugary drinks in the city

Soda companies, small business owners relieved; public health campaigners disappointed

Unhealthy foods should be eliminated from schools, says WHO report

World Health Assembly accepts recommendations of the commission on ending childhood obesity

Children’s health affected by marketing of unhealthy foods

WHO's Europe office calls for regulation of ads; all 53 member states in European Region concur

Junk food in schools: high court asks FSSAI to frame rules

Food standards authority says it has invited proposals for developing guidelines for making available quality food in school canteens

Cross Hairs - April 1-15, 2015

Punjab sets an example by banning junk food in schools

By not allowing children to bring junk food from home, the state education department's message—that junk food is unhealthy—is made …

Eating right to save the planet

We need to re-invent sustainable agriculture so that it can meet the needs of millions, but does not cost us the Earth