The trend of following Western culture has increased rapidly, whether it is fashion or routine and food. In the modern lifestyle, the routine of most people is disturbed, from eating to sleeping and waking up. A recent report has come out, which says that the risk of physical diseases along with mental diseases has increased significantly among children and youngsters of America. Let's know about this in detail.

Many types of grains, seasonal fruits and vegetables are cultivated in our country. All these foods are rich in nutrients which are essential for keeping healthy, but in today's times, the deteriorating food habits are pushing people towards diseases at an early age. From the young generation to children and adults, everyone has started liking the western food culture. The Indian markets are also flooded with ultra-processed foods, due to which these foods attract people a lot and due to this, following the western food culture has become a trend. Recently, a report from the White House has come out which is very disturbing. From bad food habits to spoiled routines, there are many such reasons which are making American children physically and mentally ill at an early age.

India is an agricultural country and the food prepared in our kitchens is rich in nutrients. Since ancient times, we have been taught rules like waking up early in the morning, doing yoga or exercise, eating on time, sleeping and waking up, but the trend of following western food and their culture is pushing our children and young generation towards many diseases, so we should improve our diet and routine. Let us know what this report says, so that we should improve our diet and routine to stay healthy.

What does the report say?

A recent report released by the White House says that due to ultra-processed food, less physical activity, long screen time and corporate lobby, America's children and the new generation are facing mental and physical health problems.

40 percent of children have chronic diseases

The report also says that out of the 72 million children in America, 40 percent have some kind of chronic disease. This includes asthma, diabetes, allergies, autoimmune diseases, behavioral disorders. The problem of obesity has also increased a lot.

These foods are equal to poison in the plate

The American market is full of ultra processed food. Its sales are almost 70 percent. These foods are considered equivalent to poison in the plate. According to the report, 20 percent of children above the age of 6 years are obese, while 70 percent of teenagers (struggling with obesity) are at risk of heart disease. 50 percent of children do not consume fruits daily, due to which they suffer from lack of nutrients.

Mental health is also getting worse

This report also states that 80 percent of high school students are not able to get 8 hours of proper sleep, while 70 percent of youngsters are facing loneliness and 15 percent of youngsters do not have close friends. The report says that on an average 9 hours are spent in front of the screen, while screen time of more than 3 hours affects sleep and problems like depression and anxiety start occurring.

We also need to pay attention

In India too, youngsters and teenagers are rapidly moving towards following western culture and many diseases are being seen in people at a young age. If we want to stay healthy, then we have to make our lifestyle right, like reducing screen time, staying away from processed and junk food and promoting desi food.