It is no longer surprising to see everyone with a mobile phone as they have become increasingly popular. With the continuous advancement of smartphone functions, people are more and more inclined to play with their phones. They play while walking, while eating, and even before going to bed. Now let's take a look at the dangers of using smartphones while eating.
Impairs digestion and absorption
Playing with a phone while eating can easily distract one's attention and affect appetite. Furthermore, it can also interfere with the secretion of stomach acid and various enzymes in the pancreas, leading to insufficient digestion of the food.
Causes malnutrition
People who frequently use their phones while eating tend to prefer drinking beverages and other liquid foods. This can result in insufficient intake of vegetables, salads, fruits, and other solid foods, leading to malnutrition. When too much attention is focused on things other than eating, it is easy to have a monotonous and unbalanced diet.
Unhygienic
People usually wash their hands before meals, but when they start using their phones during the meal, the surfaces of the phones become contaminated with a large number of bacteria. Have you ever considered whether your phone is clean after taking it to the restroom or using it in the subway? Eating while playing with your phone can potentially allow bacteria to enter the body and affect physical health.
Leads to phone dependency
Looking at or playing with a phone while eating can easily become a habit that is difficult to break. This is one of the symptoms of phone dependency. Some people may even experience anxiety and loss of appetite if they cannot see their phone during meals. They constantly feel the need to take out their phone to feel at ease. Therefore, it is important not to develop the bad habit of using phones while eating.
Impairs emotional communication
Many of the emotional connections among Chinese people are established at the dining table. In the past, we used to have lively conversations during meals, but now it has become common to use phones while eating. Using a phone during meals is considered impolite and disrespectful to others. Over time, this behavior can weaken relationships with family, friends, and partners.
