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Irregular Eating Habits Among Teens: A Growing Health Concern

1. 🎯 The Warning Signals Dr. Sonia Gandhi, head of Nutrition & Dietetics at Fortis Mohali, highlights a concerning trend: more young people are developing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) due to poor dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles—caused in large part by irregular eating and meal-skipping ( indianexpress.com ). 2. 🥗 What’s Being Skipped—and Why It Matters Teens are increasingly replacing whole foods (grains, fruits, proteins, healthy fats) with processed snacks, sugary beverages, and nutrient-poor meals. Skipping meals isn’t just weight-related—it disrupts nutrient availability for proper growth, muscle development, immunity, metabolism, and even mental health ( indianexpress.com ). 3. 😴 Screen Time + Snacking = Trouble According to Dr. Gandhi, excessive screen hours lead to mindless munching and less movement. Even with controlled food intake, inactivity can contribute to weight gain and poorer metabolic health . 🤔 Broader Research: What Global Studies Show ...