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In modern societies, adolescents are exposed to mass media. This is because social media applications provide users with advantages in accessing to a wide variety of information, networking opportunities, enjoyment, taking part in events, and playing online games from any location and at any time paving the way to increased long-term uses lead to social media addiction. Prolonged used of social media increases the risk of eating disorders in adolescents. The most common media outlet for food-related messages is television. Adolescents who watch TV for extended periods of time are especially vulnerable to bad eating habits. Adolescents are exposed to numerous food commercials such as junk foods and soft beverages that are high in energy and fats while watching television. This addiction to media not only fosters unhealthy eating habits but also inhibits levels of physical activity and leads to an increase of sedentary behaviors. Spending hours on social media and other screens reduces chances to engage in physical activity, which ultimately results in weight gain and a rise in body mass, which can trigger obesity and other numerous health hazards. It is a descriptive study of 251 adolescent girls aged between14-19 years were selected by simple random sampling technique. Data was collected by means of structured questionnaire. The more exposure to screen time and watching TV paving them to have snacking habits and lesser physical activity that leads to health hazards.