Kathmandu. As the government observes February as 'Iodine Month,' public health experts and consumer rights activists have cautioned against excessive salt consumption and children's dietary habits. Speaking at a public awareness program organized by the National Consumer Forum, speakers noted that while iodine deficiency diseases have been controlled, new health problems are emerging due to the overuse of salt and the consumption of junk food.Senior food scientist Dr. Aruna Uprety strongly criticized packaged foods like noodles and biscuits, given to children out of affection, calling them 'poison' for them.