News: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) has launched the Eat Right Challenge.
Facts:
- Eat Right Challenge: It is an annual competition for districts and cities across the country to encourage them to strengthen the food safety and regulatory environment and awareness among consumers to make better food choices.
- The challenge is part of Eat Right India(ERI) movement which aims to improve public health in India and combat negative nutritional trends to fight lifestyle diseases.
Additional Facts:
- FSSAI: It is a statutory, autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.It is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety.
