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Rujuta Diwekar: Screen Time During Meals More Harmful Than Sugar for Kids' Health
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23-02-2026, 15:02
Rujuta Diwekar: Screen Time During Meals More Harmful Than Sugar for Kids' Health
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Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar warns against screen time during meals, stating it's worse than sugar for children's health.
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Parents often use screens to avoid tantrums, but this disconnects children from natural hunger and fullness signals, leading to overeating.
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Screens at mealtimes can increase preference for sugary/processed foods and harm overall connection with food.
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Research shows children watching screens while eating consume more sweets and fewer essential nutrients.
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Excessive screen use during meals can encourage binge-eating behaviors and shape lifelong unhealthy eating patterns.
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