Claudia Sheinbaum Defends Junk Food Ban in Schools Amid Student Protests
Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is set to unveil findings from the House-to-House Health Program survey, focusing on diabetes and hypertension cases. She will also provide updates on the 'Vive Saludable, Vive Feliz' (Live Healthy, Live Happy) initiative, which includes her stance on junk food in schools.
Mayor Sheinbaum Pardo has been vocal about her opposition to junk food in schools, likening her role to that of a concerned aunt or mother. She has cited excessive consumption of unhealthy food, particularly refined sugars, as detrimental to students' health. The Vive Saludable, Vive Feliz program aims to promote healthier eating habits among young people.
The mayor has faced pushback from students who have requested a reversal of the junk food ban during her school visits. Despite the complaints, Sheinbaum Pardo remains committed to her stance, prioritising students' long-term health and well-being.
Mayor Sheinbaum Pardo will soon present findings from the House-to-House Health Program survey, offering insights into diabetes and hypertension cases. She will also provide updates on the Vive Saludable, Vive Feliz initiative, including her firm stance on junk food in schools, despite facing student complaints.
