India, Aug. 15 -- Children today are surrounded by screens, and for many, phones and tablets have even become a regular part of mealtimes. If your child refuses to eat without watching a video or scrolling through a screen, you may be wondering how to break the habit.

Beyond encouraging excessive screen time, eating while distracted can take away from the experience of paying attention to food, hunger and fullness cues. Reducing screen dependence during meals can therefore help children develop healthier eating habits and a more mindful relationship with food.

Rujuta Diwekar, a celebrity nutritionist, who has worked with actors including Kareena Kapoor, has shared three practical strategies to help parents reduce their children's depend...