Rising junk food consumption among children worries Ayurveda experts

Panchkula, Nov 14 (UNI) Ayurveda experts on Saturday expressed concern over changing dietary habits and increasing junk food consumption among children, stressing that balanced nutrition was essential for healthy growth and development. The concerns were raised at a nutrition awareness camp organised by the Department of Kaumarbhritya (Paediatrics) at the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Panchkula, on Children's Day. Inaugurating the camp, Dean-in-Charge Professor Satish Gandharv said balanced nutrition played a crucial role in children's physical development and immunity. "Parents must pay special attention to their children's diet and encourage healthy eating habits from an early age," he said. Department…