The ban on the sale of fast food in schools throughout Mexico entered into force, on Saturday, according to what officials announced, in an attempt by the country to address one of the worst cases of obesity and diabetes in the world.
The health guidelines, which were published for the first time in the past fall, are directly intended to make salted and sweetened products that have become an essential part of the lives of generations of Mexican children, such as sugary drinks of fruit juices, filled potato chips, artificial pork slices, and peanuts enveloped with soy flavor.
The Mexican Ministry of Education announced on the “X” platform on the application of the law, saying: “Goodbye to fast meals!”, And encouraged parents to support the government campaign by cooking healthy meals for their children.
Under the new system in Mexico, schools must dispense with any food or drink that appears until one warning logo indicates that it contains a high percentage of salt, sugar, calories or fat.
