Maneka thinks on banning Junk food in schools.

It is indeed very wise and welcome decision. Junk foods not just harm the general health of children but they also impair development of brain and give rise to a multitude problems such as obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes at a very young age.

It is indeed very wise and welcome decision. Junk foods not just harm the general health of children but they also impair development of brain and give rise to a multitude problems such as obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes at a very young age.

Very true. Children during their growing age should be given nutritious food. Canteens in the school and in the vicinity that sell junk food should be banned.

Actually many schools have now recognised the need to pay attention to what children eat. Earlier, more specifically until a decade ago, it was not a problem because of absence of McDonalds, KFC etc. but now that they have mushroomed everywhere children's food habits have directly changed. I also blame parents who think that since they can afford to buy such expensive food, it is good for their children.

But many schools in Maharashtra have made it compulsory for the parents to give only roti-subji and salad in their lunch box daily and this rule is strictly implemented.

Actually many schools have now recognised the need to pay attention to what children eat. Earlier, more specifically until a decade ago, it was not a problem because of absence of McDonalds, KFC etc. but now that they have mushroomed everywhere children's food habits have directly changed. I also blame parents who think that since they can afford to buy such expensive food, it is good for their children.

But many schools in Maharashtra have made it compulsory for the parents to give only roti-subji and salad in their lunch box daily and this rule is strictly implemented.

It is commonly believed that junk food is KFC, McDonald type come from abroad. Many items locally available are also junk like samosas, etc. However I also support the move to help children eat healthy food especially in their growing years. Banning is not an answer, awareness is.

Actually many schools have now recognised the need to pay attention to what children eat. Earlier, more specifically until a decade ago, it was not a problem because of absence of McDonalds, KFC etc. but now that they have mushroomed everywhere children's food habits have directly changed. I also blame parents who think that since they can afford to buy such expensive food, it is good for their children.

But many schools in Maharashtra have made it compulsory for the parents to give only roti-subji and salad in their lunch box daily and this rule is strictly implemented.

It is commonly believed that junk food is KFC, McDonald type come from abroad. Many items locally available are also junk like samosas, etc. However I also support the move to help children eat healthy food especially in their growing years. Banning is not an answer, awareness is.

Awareness is some thing which this nation acquires when it is too late. Hence, a drastic action like banning a bad and unhealthy practice is the need of the hour. Of course Junk food is not restricted to McDonalds andKFCs alone. They are omnipresent.

Actually many schools have now recognised the need to pay attention to what children eat. Earlier, more specifically until a decade ago, it was not a problem because of absence of McDonalds, KFC etc. but now that they have mushroomed everywhere children's food habits have directly changed. I also blame parents who think that since they can afford to buy such expensive food, it is good for their children.

But many schools in Maharashtra have made it compulsory for the parents to give only roti-subji and salad in their lunch box daily and this rule is strictly implemented.

It is commonly believed that junk food is KFC, McDonald type come from abroad. Many items locally available are also junk like samosas, etc. However I also support the move to help children eat healthy food especially in their growing years. Banning is not an answer, awareness is.

Awareness is some thing which this nation acquires when it is too late. Hence, a drastic action like banning a bad and unhealthy practice is the need of the hour. Of course Junk food is not restricted to McDonalds andKFCs alone. They are omnipresent.

Liqour is banned in Gujarat and everyone knows from where to get it. A whole underground distribution system with connivance has been perfected over the years. Liqour is also like junk food , not good for health.

Actually many schools have now recognised the need to pay attention to what children eat. Earlier, more specifically until a decade ago, it was not a problem because of absence of McDonalds, KFC etc. but now that they have mushroomed everywhere children's food habits have directly changed. I also blame parents who think that since they can afford to buy such expensive food, it is good for their children.

But many schools in Maharashtra have made it compulsory for the parents to give only roti-subji and salad in their lunch box daily and this rule is strictly implemented.

It is commonly believed that junk food is KFC, McDonald type come from abroad. Many items locally available are also junk like samosas, etc. However I also support the move to help children eat healthy food especially in their growing years. Banning is not an answer, awareness is.

Awareness is some thing which this nation acquires when it is too late. Hence, a drastic action like banning a bad and unhealthy practice is the need of the hour. Of course Junk food is not restricted to McDonalds andKFCs alone. They are omnipresent.

Liqour is banned in Gujarat and everyone knows from where to get it. A whole underground distribution system with connivance has been perfected over the years. Liqour is also like junk food , not good for health.

Be it anywhere,Gujrat or AP, a drastic action has to be taken in order to put an end to life threatening practices.

Actually many schools have now recognised the need to pay attention to what children eat. Earlier, more specifically until a decade ago, it was not a problem because of absence of McDonalds, KFC etc. but now that they have mushroomed everywhere children's food habits have directly changed. I also blame parents who think that since they can afford to buy such expensive food, it is good for their children.

But many schools in Maharashtra have made it compulsory for the parents to give only roti-subji and salad in their lunch box daily and this rule is strictly implemented.

It is commonly believed that junk food is KFC, McDonald type come from abroad. Many items locally available are also junk like samosas, etc. However I also support the move to help children eat healthy food especially in their growing years. Banning is not an answer, awareness is.

Awareness is some thing which this nation acquires when it is too late. Hence, a drastic action like banning a bad and unhealthy practice is the need of the hour. Of course Junk food is not restricted to McDonalds andKFCs alone. They are omnipresent.

Liqour is banned in Gujarat and everyone knows from where to get it. A whole underground distribution system with connivance has been perfected over the years. Liqour is also like junk food , not good for health.

Be it anywhere,Gujrat or AP, a drastic action has to be taken in order to put an end to life threatening practices.

But banning is not the drastic action that is going to succeed as per past and present experience.

Actually many schools have now recognised the need to pay attention to what children eat. Earlier, more specifically until a decade ago, it was not a problem because of absence of McDonalds, KFC etc. but now that they have mushroomed everywhere children's food habits have directly changed. I also blame parents who think that since they can afford to buy such expensive food, it is good for their children.

But many schools in Maharashtra have made it compulsory for the parents to give only roti-subji and salad in their lunch box daily and this rule is strictly implemented.

It is commonly believed that junk food is KFC, McDonald type come from abroad. Many items locally available are also junk like samosas, etc. However I also support the move to help children eat healthy food especially in their growing years. Banning is not an answer, awareness is.

Awareness is some thing which this nation acquires when it is too late. Hence, a drastic action like banning a bad and unhealthy practice is the need of the hour. Of course Junk food is not restricted to McDonalds andKFCs alone. They are omnipresent.

Liqour is banned in Gujarat and everyone knows from where to get it. A whole underground distribution system with connivance has been perfected over the years. Liqour is also like junk food , not good for health.

Be it anywhere,Gujrat or AP, a drastic action has to be taken in order to put an end to life threatening practices.

But banning is not the drastic action that is going to succeed as per past and present experience.

Banning with strict implementation is certainly a drastic action. If there is a failure of a policy, that policy is an eye wash policy.

Actually many schools have now recognised the need to pay attention to what children eat. Earlier, more specifically until a decade ago, it was not a problem because of absence of McDonalds, KFC etc. but now that they have mushroomed everywhere children's food habits have directly changed. I also blame parents who think that since they can afford to buy such expensive food, it is good for their children.

But many schools in Maharashtra have made it compulsory for the parents to give only roti-subji and salad in their lunch box daily and this rule is strictly implemented.

It is commonly believed that junk food is KFC, McDonald type come from abroad. Many items locally available are also junk like samosas, etc. However I also support the move to help children eat healthy food especially in their growing years. Banning is not an answer, awareness is.

Increasing the awareness is certainly the need of the hour. Banning would restrict them eating only within school premises but making the parents and children aware of the harm caused by eating such junk foods would ensure that the children eat healthy food everywhere. Here, teachers can play an important role in spreading awareness by discussing such issues regularly

The onus lies on the parents first. People should voluntarily take part in the eradication of Junk food. Only then, any scheme will be successful.

The onus lies on the parents first. People should voluntarily take part in the eradication of Junk food. Only then, any scheme will be successful.

But junk foods are so tasty and inviting. Now you will advise against eating them.

The onus lies on the parents first. People should voluntarily take part in the eradication of Junk food. Only then, any scheme will be successful.

But junk foods are so tasty and inviting. Now you will advise against eating them.

If people are drawn towards the taste of the junk food, they have to taste the bitter medicines when they are confined to a hospital bed.

The onus lies on the parents first. People should voluntarily take part in the eradication of Junk food. Only then, any scheme will be successful.

But junk foods are so tasty and inviting. Now you will advise against eating them.

If people are drawn towards the taste of the junk food, they have to taste the bitter medicines when they are confined to a hospital bed.

One can always take samosas, burgers, sandwiches but in moderation w/o reaching hospital. Excess of good food will also take one to hospital bed. control is needed.

The onus lies on the parents first. People should voluntarily take part in the eradication of Junk food. Only then, any scheme will be successful.

But junk foods are so tasty and inviting. Now you will advise against eating them.

If people are drawn towards the taste of the junk food, they have to taste the bitter medicines when they are confined to a hospital bed.

One can always take samosas, burgers, sandwiches but in moderation w/o reaching hospital. Excess of good food will also take one to hospital bed. control is needed.[/quote

That's an apt point. But what I said was it's the people especially parents and the government should work in tandem to make it successful.

The onus lies on the parents first. People should voluntarily take part in the eradication of Junk food. Only then, any scheme will be successful.

But junk foods are so tasty and inviting. Now you will advise against eating them.

If people are drawn towards the taste of the junk food, they have to taste the bitter medicines when they are confined to a hospital bed.

One can always take samosas, burgers, sandwiches but in moderation w/o reaching hospital. Excess of good food will also take one to hospital bed. control is needed.[/quote

That's an apt point. But what I said was it's the people especially parents and the government should work in tandem to make it successful.

But today's double income parents are themselves hooked to junk food!!

The onus lies on the parents first. People should voluntarily take part in the eradication of Junk food. Only then, any scheme will be successful.

But junk foods are so tasty and inviting. Now you will advise against eating them.

If people are drawn towards the taste of the junk food, they have to taste the bitter medicines when they are confined to a hospital bed.

One can always take samosas, burgers, sandwiches but in moderation w/o reaching hospital. Excess of good food will also take one to hospital bed. control is needed.[/quote

That's an apt point. But what I said was it's the people especially parents and the government should work in tandem to make it successful.

But today's double income parents are themselves hooked to junk food!!

That's altogether is a different issue. With the move of Maneka, the wisdom doors of such people are expected to open.

The onus lies on the parents first. People should voluntarily take part in the eradication of Junk food. Only then, any scheme will be successful.

But junk foods are so tasty and inviting. Now you will advise against eating them.

If people are drawn towards the taste of the junk food, they have to taste the bitter medicines when they are confined to a hospital bed.

One can always take samosas, burgers, sandwiches but in moderation w/o reaching hospital. Excess of good food will also take one to hospital bed. control is needed.[/quote

That's an apt point. But what I said was it's the people especially parents and the government should work in tandem to make it successful.

But today's double income parents are themselves hooked to junk food!!

That's altogether is a different issue. With the move of Maneka, the wisdom doors of such people are expected to open.

I have my doubts but yes it should be tried, but not by banning junk food because definition of junk food is difficult.

The onus lies on the parents first. People should voluntarily take part in the eradication of Junk food. Only then, any scheme will be successful.

But junk foods are so tasty and inviting. Now you will advise against eating them.

If people are drawn towards the taste of the junk food, they have to taste the bitter medicines when they are confined to a hospital bed.

One can always take samosas, burgers, sandwiches but in moderation w/o reaching hospital. Excess of good food will also take one to hospital bed. control is needed.[/quote

That's an apt point. But what I said was it's the people especially parents and the government should work in tandem to make it successful.

But today's double income parents are themselves hooked to junk food!!

That's altogether is a different issue. With the move of Maneka, the wisdom doors of such people are expected to open.

I have my doubts but yes it should be tried, but not by banning junk food because definition of junk food is difficult.

Let's not bother about the definition of Junk food. We have to see the bad effects of Junk food, which has been widely recognized as a health hazard world over.

The onus lies on the parents first. People should voluntarily take part in the eradication of Junk food. Only then, any scheme will be successful.

But junk foods are so tasty and inviting. Now you will advise against eating them.

If people are drawn towards the taste of the junk food, they have to taste the bitter medicines when they are confined to a hospital bed.

One can always take samosas, burgers, sandwiches but in moderation w/o reaching hospital. Excess of good food will also take one to hospital bed. control is needed.[/quote

That's an apt point. But what I said was it's the people especially parents and the government should work in tandem to make it successful.

But today's double income parents are themselves hooked to junk food!!

That's altogether is a different issue. With the move of Maneka, the wisdom doors of such people are expected to open.

I have my doubts but yes it should be tried, but not by banning junk food because definition of junk food is difficult.

Let's not bother about the definition of Junk food. We have to see the bad effects of Junk food, which has been widely recognized as a health hazard world over.

Health hazard for those who give up cooking at home and convert junk food into main food, that is why I said earlier double income parents are patronsing junk joints frequently. Definition because they try to ban foreign junk and desi junk will be permitted.