Key Points
Junk food has taken over the daily diet of children like never before contributing to the growing epidemic of obesity that's making the little ones susceptible to heart diseases, diabetes, blood pressure, high cholesterol, poor bone health, later in life..
Be it burger and pizza or the seemingly harmless packet of potato chips or chocolate cookies, many such high-calorie, sugary and fatty foods are becoming comfort foods for children who also spend long hours glued to mobile screens and leading an inactive lifestyle..
Dr Amit P Ghawade, Consultant- Paediatrician and Neonatologist, Motherhood Hospitals, Kharghar, Mumbai in an interview with HT Digital says that it's not just the high calories in these foods that is becoming a menace but also the harmful additives and preservatives found in processed foods that increase the risk of obesity in children..
Educating children about the importance of consuming whole foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber from an early age is crucial for fostering lifelong healthy eating habits..
Get children involved in meal planning and cooking: Engaging kids in the process of planning and preparing meals can encourage them to explore new foods and cultivate healthy eating habits..
