FSSAI Urges Parents to Prevent Childhood Obesity with Simple Lifestyle Changes

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has issued an important public health advisory aimed at preventing childhood obesity. The campaign, promoted under the Eat Right India initiative, emphasizes the importance of healthy habits and nutrition in children’s daily routines.

With the powerful message “Healthy kids are happy kids,” FSSAI shared a list of actionable tips for parents and caregivers:

• Limit screen time to reduce sedentary behavior.
• Encourage outdoor play to keep kids physically active.
• Focus on fresh, nutritious meals rather than processed or packed foods.
• Include more fruits and vegetables in the daily diet.
• Avoid refined flour, excess sugar, oil, and sweets, which contribute significantly to unhealthy weight gain.

FSSAI’s message is part of a broader effort to tackle the growing concern of childhood obesity in India. It highlights that small but consistent changes in children’s lifestyles and diets can have a long-lasting positive impact on their health.

Through this initiative, FSSAI is reinforcing its commitment to a healthier future with the tagline: “सही भोजन. बेहतर जीवन.” (Right food. Better life.)