AIIMS Doctor Debunks Junk Food Death Claim, Warns of Severe Health Risks

• An 11th-grade student from Amroha, UP, died after her family claimed junk food caused her intestines to stick, develop holes, and burst.
• The girl, Ahana, reportedly consumed only junk food like Maggi, pizza, and pasta, disliking home-cooked meals.
• Professor Shalimar, AIIMS Gastroenterologist, stated the claim of intestines bursting directly due to junk food is misleading.
• Dr. Shalimar confirmed excessive junk food leads to severe issues like malnutrition, obesity, fatty liver, and liver damage, but suggested another cause for the intestinal condition.
• He advises avoiding junk food, consuming it rarely (once a month), and prioritizing home-cooked, nutritious meals, especially for children.

Why It Matters: While junk food is harmful, AIIMS doctor refutes direct link to intestinal rupture, emphasizing other severe risks.