Why Junk Food Still Rules Near Hyderabad Schools0

• Food Safety, Health & Wellness
• April 29, 2025

Overview Despite health warnings, children continue to buy junk food from nearby shops and sometimes even from school canteens in Hyderabad. This unchecked access fuels rising obesity, poor nutrition, and health problems from a young age. Guidelines Exist, But Not Enforced In 2020, FSSAI issued guidelines discouraging the sale of HFSS (high-fat, salt, and sugar)