Recent reports have claimed that schoolchildren are still exposed to a lot of junk food. In the recent past, it was announced that children wouldn't be able to bring any sort of unhealthy foods to school. This was according to the healthy eating policy. It has been observed though that this policy is not being followed religiously and this is the reason why children are bringing any sort of junk food to school, from fizzy drinks to crisps and sweets.

This has raised major concerns in the health authorities. They are of the view that unhealthy eating habits as well as sedentary lifestyle habits are making children obese and lethargic. They don't want to play out in the sun; they'd rather be hooked to their play stations, with their colas and potato chips.

This is turning them into absolute couch potatoes, who are sure to have a high risk of various diseases as they grow up to become the obese generation. Obesity does not only bring health concerns, but also a lot of psychological perils for the children There are many in schools who are being bullied for being the `fat one' . This tends to have a very negative impact on the minds of the children.