8 minutes saved today, health destroyed for 50 years: IITian shares shocking truth about modern parenting that harms kids
Published on: April 12, 2026, 5:59 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A Bengaluru-based IIT Kharagpur alumnus, Jagannath Das, has raised concerns about how everyday food habits at home are affecting childrens long-term health. He points out that while parents spend heavily on education and activities, they often rely on quick, processed meals like cereals, biscuits, and packaged snacks due to lack of time. Calling it an “8-minute shortcut,” he warns that such choices can damage a childs metabolism for decades. Backed by data on rising childhood obesity and early health issues, he stresses that the problem lies not with children but with what they are given to eat.
