Weak school canteen policies putting children’s health at risk

2026-03-18 - 19:11

A lack of strict enforcement of school canteen guidelines is allowing unhealthy food choices to dominate, raising concerns over children’s nutrition and long-term health. Acting Manager for the National Food and Nutrition Centre, Kriti Prasad, says school healthy eating guidelines are not properly enforced, allowing canteens to prioritise profit over students’ wellbeing. She highlights that