The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a new rule to help children stay healthy and active. As of May 2025, all schools must now set up special “Sugar Boards” on their campus. These boards will help children, teachers, and parents learn more about how much sugar is too much, and why we need to cut down on it.
🚦 What Is a “Sugar Board”?
A Sugar Board is a display that shares useful facts about sugar—like how much sugar is safe to eat in a day, which foods have hidden sugar, and how too much sugar can affect our health. These boards will be placed in school areas where children can easily see and learn from them.
For example, they might show:
- How much sugar is in a soft drink or chocolate bar
- Healthier snack options like fruits, nuts, or homemade foods
- Why too much sugar can lead to problems like toothaches, tiredness, or even diabetes
🍎 Why Is This Important?
Doctors and teachers are noticing that children today are eating too much sugar, often without even knowing it. Packed snacks, candies, sodas, and sugary treats are everywhere. Eating too much sugar every day can lead to health problems like:
- Gaining too much weight
- Trouble focusing in class
- Feeling tired and less active
- Risk of diseases like Type 2 diabetes
That’s why CBSE and health experts now want schools and parents to work together in guiding children toward healthier food habits from a young age.
🏫 What Will Schools Do?
Preschools and primary schools will:
- Set up Sugar Boards in classrooms, corridors, or near the canteen
- Talk to children in simple ways about healthy and unhealthy foods
- Involve parents through workshops and fun food activities
- Replace junk food in school canteens with better options like fruits, makhana (fox nuts), or dry fruits
- Each school must also send a short report and photos of their Sugar Board to CBSE by July 15, 2025.
👪 How Can Parents Help?
Parents play the biggest role at home! You can:
- Limit sugary treats in your child’s lunchbox
- Offer fruits and homemade snacks instead of packaged foods
- Read food labels together and talk about “hidden sugars”
- Celebrate birthdays at school with fruit platters or healthy cakes
💬 A Friendly Reminder
Healthy eating habits start early! With small steps—like learning about sugar, choosing better snacks, and making food fun—we can raise happier, healthier children. CBSE’s Sugar Board idea is a helpful way to start these conversations at school and at home.
