Schools can cut teen junk food by 1,000 calories daily: Study

A new PGIMER study showed school-based programs can cut adolescents' junk food intake by over 1,000 calories daily. Interactive nutrition sessions reduced ultra-processed foods, improving eating habits, though fruit and home-cooked meal consumption didn't rise. Schools play a crucial role in shaping healthier lifestyles and preventing future obesity, diabetes, and heart risks.