Exploring the impact of mobile device use on mealtime distractions and its consequences for metabolic health: A narrative minireview

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World J Clin Cases. Jun 16, 2025; 13(17): 99924
Published online Jun 16, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i17.99924

Exploring the impact of mobile device use on mealtime distractions and its consequences for metabolic health: A narrative minireview

Muhammad Shahzad Aslam

Muhammad Shahzad Aslam, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang 43900, Selangor, Malaysia

Author contributions: Aslam MS was responsible for conceptualizing and designing the review, conducting the literature search, synthesizing and analyzing the findings, and drafting and revising the manuscript. The author approved the final version of the manuscript and takes full responsibility for its content.

Conflict-of-interest statement: The author declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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Corresponding author: Muhammad Shahzad Aslam, MPhil, PharmD, PhD, Assistant Professor, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiamen University Malaysia, Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, Sepang 43900, Selangor, Malaysia. aslam.shahzad@xmu.edu.my

Received: August 3, 2024
Revised: December 22, 2024
Accepted: January 14, 2025
Published online: June 16, 2025
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Core Tip: This minireview explores the impact of using smartphones and tablets during meals on metabolic health. By analyzing various studies, it identifies key factors such as postprandial metabolic responses, food composition, and calorie consumption. Findings reveal a complex relationship between mealtime technology use and metabolic health, underscoring the need for further research. This review offers valuable insights for academics and practitioners into the interactions between technology, eating habits, and metabolic health.