250 children in Maharashtra fell ill after eating biscuits, are you also feeding biscuits to your children at home? Know the harm

There is news of 250 children falling ill after eating biscuits in a government school located in Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. According to the report of Aaj Tak, biscuits were distributed in the school as supplementary food, and after eating them, the children started vomiting and having diarrhea due to food poisoning. 

Well, the reason for this could be biscuits stored incorrectly. But many health experts say that biscuits should not be fed to children. This can seriously harm 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 sugar content in biscuits, children's teeth start getting damaged. Biscuits can prove to be very harmful as teeth are not fully developed in childhood. 

Stomach problems

Biscuits lack fiber, which can cause constipation in children. Apart from this, excessive consumption of biscuits can cause gas and acidity in the stomach.

Keep these things in mind

Although biscuits are not completely healthy, if given in controlled quantities, they can be given to children. Also keep in mind that it is very important to give a balanced diet to children which includes fruits, vegetables, pulses, cereals, and milk.

Disclaimer: Dear reader, thank you for reading this news. This news has been written only to make you aware. We have taken the help of home remedies and general information in writing this. If you read anything related to your health anywhere, then definitely consult a doctor before adopting it.