Media Release
Mangaluru, Jul 5: In response to CBSE’s circular No: Acad-26/2025, Lourdes Central School took a decisive step towards cultivating healthier habits among its students by launching an impactful awareness programme on July 4, ‘Sugar Board- Monitoring and Reducing Sugar Intake Among Children’ conducted by Dr Prithvi Shetty and team from A J Hospital & Research centre, Mangaluru.
The morning unfolded at the S J Block and the LCS Conference Hall simultaneously where 726 eager students of class V to VIII, alongside their teachers, gathered for an enlightening session led by Dr Prithvi Shetty, a respected voice in health and nutrition.
The session, interactive and thought-provoking, laid bare the bitter truth about our sweet cravings, explaining in clear, relatable terms how excess sugar quietly fuels lifestyle diseases, disrupts metabolism, and triggers chronic inflammation.
Students discovered how to tell the good carbs from the bad, and why one teaspoon of sugar — equal to 5 grams — can quickly add up to unhealthy levels. With the WHO recommending no more than 30 grams of sugar a day, Dr Shetty demonstrated how to read food labels, look out for hidden sugars, and choose healthier alternatives such as fruits, honey, dates, and figs. Even low-sugar dessert ideas were shared, sparking curiosity and applause from the audience. The hour flew by in a flurry of questions, visuals, and candid conversations — leaving students with not just knowledge, but motivation to make wiser choices.
Parallel to the talk, the students of classes XI & XII curated a vibrant and visually striking Sugar Board display. The board was strategically placed and designed to catch the eye — brimming with powerful images of sugary snacks, drinks, and the silent damage they cause to dental and overall health. Through this creative and interactive exhibit, students across classes could see for themselves how moderation and mindfulness are key to better living.
The combined initiative of the talk and the board, struck the perfect balance between education and engagement. It reminded everyone that small, conscious changes today lead to healthier tomorrows.
By the end of the day, the message was clear: at Lourdes Central School, students aren’t just taught to read and write — they are taught to live wisely, to think critically, and to care for their well-being.
Indeed, the Sugar Board initiative proved that when young minds are empowered with knowledge, they don’t just ditch the sugar, they embrace health.