In today's digital era, the addiction of watching reels videos on mobile while sitting has become very common not only among the youth but also among the children. Parents often put the phone in the hands of their children so that they can sit easily, but this seemingly small habit is causing serious harm to the physical and mental health of children. According to health experts, eating in front of the screen has a direct impact on the digestive system and weight of children.
According to doctors, nowadays children are not ready to sit without watching videos on their phones. Parents may feel that the child is sleeping peacefully, but this has a significant impact on both digestion and weight. When a child's attention is on the mobile screen, he quickly swallows large pieces of food without chewing it properly. Due to which problems like flatulence, gas, indigestion and heaviness in the stomach arise.
- risk of overeating
According to doctors, it takes some time for the signals of stomach fullness to reach the brain. But, when the brain is busy watching reels, the body's hunger signals are ignored. As a result, the child eats more food than required, which is called overeating. If you eat ultra-processed food like packets of chips while watching the screen, the amount of calories in the body increases very quickly. In the long run, this increases the risk of obesity, constipation and unhealthy eating habits.
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How to improve the habit?
Turn off Screen Time: Do not, under any circumstances, show the mobile screen to your child while sleeping.
mindful eating: Teaching your child to learn is a 'mindful activity', not a background activity.
Spend time with family: Make it a habit for your child to sit with the family and eat the food slowly and steadily.
It is not enough to just feed the child healthy food, but it is equally important to teach him the right way to eat healthy food.