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There are reports of 250 children falling ill after eating biscuits in a government school in Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. According to a report by Aaj Tak, biscuits were distributed as supplementary food in the school and after eating them, the children started vomiting and having diarrhea due to food poisoning.
Although the reason for this could be the biscuits being stored incorrectly. But many of health experts It is said that biscuits should not be fed to children. This can cause serious harm to their health. Here we are telling you about some such disadvantages of eating biscuits.
Nutritional Deficiency
Biscuits mainly contain carbohydrates and sugar, which do not fulfill the deficiency of nutrients necessary for the growth of children. This can affect the growth of children.
Obesity risk
Biscuits contain a lot of calories and sugar, which increases the risk of obesity in children. Keep in mind that obesity causes many serious diseases.
Dental Problems
Due to the high amount of sugar in biscuits, children's teeth start to deteriorate. Teeth are not fully developed in childhood, so biscuits can prove to be very harmful.
stomach problems
Biscuits lack fiber, which makes children of constipation There can be a problem. Apart from this, excessive consumption of biscuits can cause problems of gas and acidity in the stomach.
keep these things in mind
Although biscuits are not completely healthy, they can be given to children if given in controlled quantities. Also keep in mind that it is very important to give children a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, pulses, cereals and milk.
