MP Swati Maliwal: "Health Drinks" Are Sugar Solutions, Demands Strict Action

• MP Swati Maliwal raised concerns in Parliament about misleading advertisements for "health drinks" and other food products, claiming they make children taller, stronger, and smarter.
• She highlighted that many such products, including children's health powders, contain high sugar content (e.g., 40g sugar per 100g powder), refined flour, and harmful oils, despite being marketed as healthy.
• Maliwal also pointed out misleading labeling on products like noodles, ketchup, juices, and biscuits, and criticized pan masala ads for contributing to oral cancer.
• She argued that these false claims lead to serious lifestyle diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and childhood obesity, impacting millions of Indians.
• The MP demanded mandatory clear labeling of harmful ingredients, large health warnings on high-sugar/ultra-processed foods, and strict action against companies and celebrity endorsers for false advertising.

Why It Matters: Misleading food ads endanger public health, especially children, demanding urgent government action.