Hear it from Young Champions

Over the past few months, I have actively contributed to the Let’s Fix Our Food (LFOF) initiative by organizing workshops, collaborating with fellow youth leaders, and participating in community discussions. I have also represented the youth perspective through public speaking engagements, highlighting the importance of healthier food environments. This experience has strengthened my understanding of the initiative’s goals and deepened my commitment to promoting positive change.

I am a student preparing for NEET with a strong interest in learning and personal growth. As part of LFOF, I used social media platforms to encourage healthier food choices among my peers by sharing simple tips, fun facts, and practical alternatives such as choosing fruits over packaged snacks. I also raised awareness about reducing food waste. Through this experience, I became more mindful of my own habits and was encouraged to introduce small changes at home, while also influencing some of my peers to adopt healthier practices.

I am an active student with a strong interest in leadership, community engagement, and creative pursuits. As part of LFOF, I contributed as a Youth Ambassador by participating in discussions and engaging with experts, including an interaction with Dr. Shifalika Goenka during a Children’s Day session. My involvement in various school and community initiatives has strengthened my ability to lead, collaborate, and contribute meaningfully. Through LFOF, I gained valuable exposure to public health perspectives and the importance of promoting healthier food environments.

I am a student pursuing the medical stream alongside legal studies, with interests in sports, classical dance, and theatre. As a Let’s Fix Our Food Ambassador, I have contributed to youth workshops, participated in webinars with experts from PHFI and ICMR-NIN, and created digital content on topics such as diabetes and breastfeeding awareness. Being part of LFOF has provided me with a platform to engage with diverse perspectives and contribute to promoting awareness around nutrition and health.

I am a student who enjoys learning and continuously working towards personal growth. My association with Let’s Fix Our Food (LFOF) began through engaging with the LFOF podcast, which introduced me to important conversations around nutrition and food environments. This experience has helped me better understand the importance

I am a student with a strong interest in social impact and community engagement. Through my association with Let’s Fix Our Food (LFOF), I have participated in activities and supported initiatives focused on raising awareness and promoting healthier communities. This experience has helped me develop a better understanding of teamwork, responsibility, and the importance of contributing to meaningful causes, and I look forward to continuing my involvement.

I believe that young people’s food choices are influenced by multiple factors, including social media, home environments, and peer behaviours. Through my engagement with Let’s Fix Our Food (LFOF), I have reflected on the importance of promoting accurate information and encouraging healthier choices among youth. I see value in using platforms such as social media to spread awareness, support informed decision- making, and contribute to creating a healthier food environment.

Overweight and obesity are growing health concerns among adolescents because of increased consumption of junk food and processed food. Eating unhealthy foods can affect growth and increase the risk of diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases later in life.

Children often find it difficult to understand complex nutrition labels on packaged foods. Simpler and child-friendly labels can help children and parents make healthier and safer food choices.

Bright packaging, discounts, and advertisements of foods high in sugar, salt, and fat strongly influence children and adolescents in their food choices. Such advertisements contribute to obesity and other non-communicable diseases and should be regulated.

Adolescents need opportunities to speak out and share their opinions about healthy diets and nutrition. If they are taught to make healthier choices, they can positively influence their families and friends as well.

Food taxation is usually never discussed with children our age. Learning about taxation and related issues can help young people make better choices while buying snacks and fast food.