India, March 6 -- Do you frequently scarf down your food? The reasons may vary. You might be running late in the morning, rushing through a work break, stress-eating during a hectic day, dealing with tough emotions after a breakup, eating a lot for distraction's sake, or simply finding the food too delicious to slow down. But can this habit actually put you at risk of weight gain?ALSO READ: Fortis bariatric surgeon warns protein bars and snacks are harmful to health: 'Can worsen sensitive stomach.'

We have asked Dr Hrishikesh Salgaonkar, consultant-bariatric and laparoscopic surgery at Fortis Hospital Mulund, Mumbai, who explained whether the pace of eating really matters. Often, weight gain is viewed mainly through the lens of food type...