Colombo (News 1st) சுகாதார அமைச்சினால் தயாரிக்கப்பட்ட, ஆரோக்கியமான பாடசாலை சிற்றுண்டிச்சாலைகள் தொடர்பான வழிகாட்டல் கோவை இன்று(22) வௌியிடப்பட்டது.சுகாதார மற்றும் ஊடக அமைச்சர் நலிந்த ஜயதிஸ்ஸவின் தலைமையில் கொழும்பு பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் மருத்துவ பீட கேட்போர் கூடத்தில் இதற்கான நிகழ்வு ந…
Colombo (News 1st) The guidelines prepared by the Ministry of Health regarding healthy school canteens were released in Coimbatore today (22). The event was held at the Faculty of Medicine Auditorium of the University of Colombo under the patronage of the Minister of Health and Media Nalinda Jayatissa. The Director of the Nutrition Division of the Ministry of Health, Special Medical Expert Monica Wijeratne stated that the necessary arrangements have been made to the principals and school officials to implement the matters mentioned in the circular within the schools based on the circular issued with the signature of the Secretary to the Ministry of Education. She pointed out that according to the new guidelines to be released, the sale of foods under the main 05 categories will not be allowed in school canteens. She stated that these include foods containing harmful fats, foods containing high salt and artificial flavors, foods high in sugar, foods with low nutritional value, high calorie foods, and processed foods. Obesity among school students He said that there is a possibility of an increase and that the main reason for this is that 17.4 percent of students between the ages of 13 and 17 drink carbonated drinks.