Junk Food Regulation / Government To Roll Out “Oil Boards” To Curb Junk Food Consumption
Key Points
- Odisha government launches ‘oil boards’ across Anganwadi and care centres to highlight oil content in popular snacks like samosa, pakodi, and aloo chop.
- The boards, displayed in Odia and English, aim to raise awareness about health risks such as heart disease, obesity, liver disorders, and high blood pressure.
Bhubaneswar, Nov 30: The Odisha government has announced a new initiative to raise awareness about the health risks of junk food. Under the plan, “oil boards” will be installed across Anganwadi centres, childcare centres, one-stop centres, Shakti Sadan, Shakti Nivas, and household institutions.
The boards will display the oil content in popular snacks such as samosa, pakora, aloo chop, and other deep-fried snacks. They will also highlight the potential health hazards of excessive oil consumption, including heart disease, obesity, liver disorders, and high blood pressure.
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✨The Department of Odisha Women and Child Development has issued letters to all district collectors directing them to implement the initiative. The boards will be displayed in both Odia and English to ensure wider reach and understanding.
Officials say the move is aimed at educating citizens, especially women and children, about the dangers of unhealthy eating habits and encouraging healthier food choices.
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