The UAE Ministry of Education has banned junk food in all school cafeterias nationwide to safeguard students’ physical and mental health. The decision prohibits items such as processed meats, instant noodles, soft drinks, chips, chocolate, packaged biscui... moreThe UAE Ministry of Education has banned junk food in all school cafeterias nationwide to safeguard students’ physical and mental health. The decision prohibits items such as processed meats, instant noodles, soft drinks, chips, chocolate, packaged biscuits, pastries, and other high-fat or high-sugar foods.
Peanuts and peanut-based products have also been banned due to allergy risks. Officials stressed that poor diets can harm children’s concentration and academic performance, while healthy meals support energy, focus, and long-term well-being.
Parents have been urged to provide balanced meals from home, with special emphasis on breakfast as the most important meal of the school day. The ministry highlighted that schools and families share responsibility in building lifelong healthy eating habits.
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