India

Eat Right Challenge

Interstate challenge. Through regulatory activities, social and behaviour change communication, food safety compliance and preventive healthcare can be ensured. This will assist in : Strengthening food safety through the food regulatory environment, providing safe and healthier food options to citizens and engaging citizens for adoption and demanding healthier diets through social and behaviour change.

Fit India Freedom Run

Fit India Movement is conducting Fit India Freedom Run from 15th August – 2nd October 2020 to encourage fitness and help us all to get freedom from obesity, laziness, stress, anxiety, diseases etc. The concept behind this run is that “It can be run anywhere, anytime!

Food Safety and Standards (Safe Food and balanced diets for Children in School) Regulations, 2020

Ten-point Charter for Food Supplied to School Children

Plans to introduce traffic light labelling scheme for foods sold in schools

The Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) wants to introduce a traffic light labelling scheme for foods sold in school canteens and vending machines, in a bid to curb consumption of sugary drinks, heavily processed foods and confectionery.

ICMR Guidelines for the management of Type 2 Diabetes

Goods and Service Tax on Sweetened beverages

28% tax on All goods [including aerated waters], containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured

Management of Obesity in Asian Indians

This review outlines outlines approaches to obesity management in ‘real life mode’ and in context to Asian Indian patients.

National Action Plan and Monitoring Framework for Prevention and Control of NCDs in India

The National Action Plan and Monitoring Framework was developed as a consequence of World Health Organization’s comprehensive Global Monitoring Framework for Prevention and Control of Non-communicable diseases (2013-2020) by setting 9 voluntary targets and 25 voluntary indicators for 2025. India, as a WHO member state, with all the national stakeholders, evaluated the existing NCD surveillance system leading to the establishment of an advisory group that developed National Action Plan and Monitoring Framework for Prevention of NCDs in 2013. This framework has resulted in setting of 10 targets and 21 indicators for 2025 to track the progress of actions designed to prevent and control NCDs in India.

SANKALP: Disha swastha bharat ki (commitment to reduce the noncommunicable diseases in India)

The SANKALP document is a blueprint designed for the country to achieve its goals and targets under the National Action Plan and Monitoring Framework to prevent Non-Communicable Diseases. It defines an evidence based action plan that can be adopted by the government as well as the private sector by focusing on three key areas: Policy and Surveillance, Strengthening of Healthcare Systems and Healthcare Financing.

Consensus Physical Activity Guidelines for Asians Indians

The consensus physical activity guidelines for Asian Indians are a result of the absence of physical activity guidelines specifically for Asian Indians. The genesis of their development lies in the fact that the international physical activity guidelines have been developed based on the data available for the Caucasians. With Asian Indians predisposed to non-communicable diseases at a much early age compared to the Caucasians, the consensus group on physical activity across India formulated these guidelines. These focus on exercise prescription for Indian adults, adolescents and children.

Consensus dietary guidelines for healthy living and prevention of obesity, the metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and related disorders in Asian Indians.

The consensus dietary guidelines for healthy living and prevention of obesity and other related disorders were developed considering the emergence of diet related non-communicable diseases in the country. These guidelines are applicable to Asian Indians in any geographical setting but are most applicable to individuals residing in the urban and semi urban areas. They focus on reduction in the intake of carbohydrates, preferential intake of complex carbohydrates and low glycemic index foods, higher intake of fibre, lower intake of saturated fats, optimal ratio of essential fatty acids, reduction in trans fatty acids, slightly higher protein intake, lower intake of salt, and restricted intake of sugar.

India Pledge

The India Pledge is a commitment to change food and beverage advertising on TV, print, radio and internet to children under 12. The commitment allows companies to advertise to under-12s only when the promoted products meet "strict science-based nutrition criteria". The Pledge was expanded and extended in 2016. It is voluntary.

Consensus Statement for Diagnosis of Obesity, Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome for Asian Indians and Recommendations for Physical Activity, Medical and Surgical Management

This consensus statement was developed to revise the guidelines for diagnosis of obesity, abdominal obesity, the metabolic syndrome, physical activity, and drug therapy and bariatric surgery for obesity for Asian Indians. These revised guidelines were formulated as the existing cut offs for overweight and obesity among Asian Indians was not appropriate as they are predisposed to developing obesity and its co-morbidities at lower cut offs. These guidelines are an evidence based outcome to be used countrywide to control the ever increasing burden of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

The Coalition for Food and Nutrition Security

Members of the Coalition include Government Ministers and senior Government officials, representatives from the Planning Commission, academia, NGOs, national and international development partners, private sector and media representatives. The Coalition serves as a unique platform bringing together key stakeholders to advocate for improved nutrition policies and programs in India.