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News1814-01-2026, 08:00

Viral 'Saddest Video': Kids' Chips, Maggi Lunchboxes Spark Health Debate

  • A viral classroom video shows children's lunchboxes filled with chips, instant noodles, and packaged snacks, sparking a health debate.
  • The video highlights a growing trend of processed foods replacing traditional, home-cooked meals in school lunchboxes across India.
  • Doctors and nutritionists warn against daily consumption of instant noodles and chips due to high sodium, unhealthy fats, and lack of essential nutrients.
  • Frequent intake of such foods is linked to weight gain, poor digestion, and nutrient deficiencies, with experts advising strict moderation, especially for young children.
  • Parents are encouraged to pack healthier Indian alternatives like whole wheat noodles with vegetables, poha, upma, stuffed parathas, roasted chana, and fresh fruits.

Why It Matters: A viral video of kids' processed snack-filled lunchboxes ignites a crucial debate on child nutrition in India.

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