India has a high percentage of diabetics, and the overconsumption of sugar remains socially acceptable. Sugar is ubiquitous, found in almost everything we consume. The consumption of added sugars has been linked to chronic diseases. Investigations have revealed that baby food produced by Nestle has added sugar in lower-income countries like India. Europe has stricter food regulations concerning sugar. The article stresses the need for stronger regulations, mindfulness in consumption, and the importance of reading food labels.
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Packaged food companies are targeting developing nations like India, where ultra-processed and packaged foods are still relatively new. India’s growing appetite for junk food, as well as the lack of restrictions on marketing unhealthy food to children, poses a major health crisis. As the consumption of junk food and obesity rates continue to rise in the country, there is a need for stronger regulation and public health awareness to address this issue.
