CBSE directs schools to create sugar boards to track student sugar intake
CBSE Mandates Sugar Boards In Schools: In the last few years, there has been an increase in the cases of diabetes among school children. So Central Board of Secondary Education is taking strict steps regarding this. For this, it will start from the school level. The Central Board of Secondary Education has directed all affiliated schools to set up ‘Sugar Boards’. Sugar Board is a kind of display board that aims to monitor and reduce the sugar intake of children.
CBSE’s Sugar Board will be set up in schools to make children and parents aware of the amount of sugar, its health effects, and healthy eating habits (Sugar Boards in Schools). The main goal of this initiative is to prevent type-2 diabetes, obesity, dental problems, and other health problems in children. This will make children aware to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Circular issued for the Sugar Board:
The Central Board of Secondary Education has issued a circular to set up sugar boards in schools. CBSE’s circular number: Acad-26/2025 contains several instructions. Every CBSE school will have to set up a sugar board on its premises. The following information will be given on this board:
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Recommended daily sugar intake: The board will provide information about hidden sugar in snacks, drinks, and other foods. Along with this, healthier alternatives and their benefits will also have to be written.
Awareness programmes: Schools have been asked to organise seminars and workshops to educate students and parents about mindful eating and the long-term benefits of reducing sugar intake.
Food monitoring: Schools have been asked to monitor the amount of sugar in food served in canteens and lunchboxes. Students will be encouraged to reduce the consumption of sugar-rich foods (e.g., soda, candy, packaged snacks).
Focus on health: This initiative has been launched, given the increasing cases of type-2 diabetes and obesity among children. CBSE has cited studies which say that children are taking 13% (4-10 years) and 15% (11-18 years) of their daily calories from sugar, while the safe limit is only 5%.
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