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flag Mexico bans junk food in schools to combat severe childhood obesity, imposing fines for violations.

flag Mexico has imposed a ban on junk food sales in schools to fight its severe childhood obesity epidemic, one of the world's worst. flag The ban targets sweet and salty processed foods like sugary drinks and chips, requiring schools to serve healthier alternatives like bean tacos and plain water. flag Violating schools face fines of up to $5,450. flag UNICEF reports that Mexican children consume more junk food than any other in Latin America, with sugary drinks and processed foods making up 40% of their daily caloric intake.

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