Publication: Vijayakarnataka
Date: 24.04.2026
Highlights expert insights on the growing habit of children eating meals while using mobile phones and its impact on long-term health. The article explains that distracted eating disrupts the brain’s natural satiety signals, causing children to overeat without recognising hunger or fullness cues. It further explores how screen exposure affects sensory awareness, leading to fussy eating habits and increased snacking. Experts warn that this behaviour is strongly linked to rising cases of childhood obesity, insulin resistance, and early onset of fatty liver disease. The article also details how screen-induced hormonal imbalances involving melatonin, ghrelin, and leptin can increase appetite and sugar cravings. Additionally, the combination of junk food and screen exposure creates a dopamine-driven reward loop, reinforcing unhealthy eating patterns. The coverage emphasises the importance of screen-free mealtimes to promote mindful eating, better digestion, and healthier long-term lifestyle habits in children.















