1. Topics
  2. Healthy Eating
  3. Top Ten Tips for Mindful Eating
  4. How Screens Can Affect Eating Habits in Teens and Children

How Screens Can Affect Eating Habits in Teens and Children

Loading the player...

 Professional Dietitian, talks about how computer screens and computer devices can affect eating habits in teens and children.

 Professional Dietitian, talks about how computer screens and computer devices can affect eating habits in teens and children.

178927 Views
Video transcript

Featuring Sarah Blunden, P.Dt, CDE, CPT, Professional Dietitian

Presenter: Ms. Sarah Blunden, Registered Dietitian, Ville Saint-Laurent, QC

Local Practitioners: Registered Dietitian

Premier Practitioners

Yumna Khan

Yumna Khan

RD
Registered Dietitian
Burlington, ON
Alexis Williams

Alexis Williams

RD
Registered Dietitian
Burlington, ON
Ms. Jaclyn Pritchard

Ms. Jaclyn Pritchard

Registered Dietitian
Toronto, ON
Canada Food Guide pdf

Canada Food Guide ( 0 engaged.)

Please email or save the PDF for discussion with your Healthcare provider at your next visit.

Canada Food Guide

Canada Food Guide ( 0 engaged.)

Canada Food Guide pdf

Please email or save the PDF for discussion with your Healthcare provider at your next visit.

97-100 People got two or more of these video questions wrong... ( 11 participated.)

How Screens Can Affect Eating Habits in Teens and Children

Questions
 
True
False
1

A greater amount of screen time is associated with a lower consumption of fruit and vegetables.

2

Children may overeat at mealtimes if they are watching TV or looking at a smartphone.

3

Eating outdoors is just as distracting for kids as watching TV is.

Explanation:

Eating outdoors or while appreciating nature is a great way to help kids slow down, enjoy their food and understand when they're full.

4

Increased screen time is not linked with poor sleep habits.

Explanation:

Increased screen time is linked with poor sleep habits, obesity and decreased social interaction.

5

Children who have family meals may experience less depression.

You have done the Quiz.

Need more info for discussion with your Healthcare provider - Email or save the PDF.

You have done the Quiz.

Need more info for discussion with your Healthcare provider - Email or save the PDF.

This content is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Copyright © 2024 NOWHealth Network Corp
The material on this web site is provided for educational purposes only and is not to be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Use of this site is subject to our disclaimer and privacy policy.