Mexico’s schools Junk food banned : The government's ban on junk food in Mexico schools came into force on Saturday (March 29). The purpose of this step is to deal with the increasing obesity and diabetes problem in the country. According to reports, under the new rule announced for the first time last year, all salty and sweet packaged foods have been banned which have become part of the diet of Mexican children. These include peanuts containing sweet fruit juices, packaged chips, artificial pork rinds and chili-spicy soy.
The Ministry of Education of Mexico announced that the ban on junk food has now become a law. In its official social media post, the ministry wrote, 'Goodbye, junk food!' Also, parents were encouraged to prepare healthy food for their children at home and support the government's campaign. Public Health Secretary Mario Delgado said, 'The main objective of the new Mexican School system (' New Mexican School System 'is to promote healthy life.' He also said that parents are fully supporting this rule.
The plan will be implemented in a phased manner. According to the new rule of Mexico, schools must gradually remove all foods that have more salt, sugar, calories or fat and have black warnings on. It is noteworthy that Mexico implemented this mandatory labeling system in 2020. Under this Junk Food Ban, which came into force from Monday morning, schools will now have to give healthy options like Bean Tacos instead of Junk Food and also ensure the availability of clean drinking water for students.
