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In today’s busy world, where school, tuitions, and screen time fill up a child’s day, fast food often becomes the quick and easy choice for many families. But have you ever wondered what regular consumption of pizzas, burgers, fries, and sugary drinks is doing to your child’s health?

Here are some common health problems faced by children due to fast food consumption:

1️. Weight Gain & Obesity: Fast foods are packed with calories, unhealthy fats, and sugars, leading to childhood obesity, which is on the rise even in India.

2️. Lack of Essential Nutrients: These foods are often low in vital nutrients like iron, calcium, fibre, and vitamins, affecting your child’s growth and development.

3️. Weak Immune System: Poor nutrition can make children fall sick more often, with frequent colds, coughs, and infections.

4️. Digestive Troubles: Too much processed food can cause constipation, acidity, and indigestion—common complaints among kids today.

5️. Mood Swings & Concentration Issues: High sugar and artificial additives can lead to irritability, poor focus, and even hyperactivity.

6️. Risk of Lifestyle Diseases: Unhealthy eating habits from a young age can increase the risk of diabetes, heart problems, and high blood pressure later in life.

What Can Parents Do?

• Replace junk snacks with fruits, nuts, homemade chaat, and whole grains.
• Encourage home-cooked meals rich in dal, vegetables, roti, and curd.
• Involve kids in grocery shopping and cooking to build interest in healthy eating.

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