date:Aug 31, 2015
nteens. It has suggested modifications in labelling of prepackaged foods and school health programmes as well.
The members of the committee also expressed concern over childhood obesity related physiological issues including diabetes and hypertension. They have also given details of consequences of increasing psychological and behavioural dysfunctionalities in children including binge-eating, body dissatisfaction, and low self-esteem.
The ministry had constituted the committee this year unde