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Eating sugar? No, Madam

In recent circulars, the CBSE has instructed affiliated institutions to display ‘Sugar Boards’ and ‘Oil Boards’ in cafeterias, lobbies and meeting rooms.

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The CBSE seems peculiarly invested in the health of students, with focus on the "well-fed" and obese. In recent circulars, it has instructed the affiliated institutions to display 'Sugar Boards' and 'Oil Boards' in cafeterias, lobbies and meeting rooms. It has also directed that these advisories be printed on stationery and publications, ostensibly to serve as daily reminders in the fight against obesity. At first glance, the concern appears commendable.

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