Schools Strengthen Nutrition Standards To Combat Lifestyle Diseases

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June 6, 2026

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Health officials are warning that unhealthy lifestyle habits developed in childhood are increasing the long-term risk of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases.

The warning came during a national primary school diabetes quiz aimed at promoting early education and healthier behaviour among students.

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