Can children over 10 years old eat betel nut?

Children over 10 years old should not eat betel nut.
Betel nut has been classified as a carcinogen, children over 10 years old are still in the critical period of growth and development of various body systems, the function of various organs is still immature, betel nut contains betel nut, betel nut alkaloids and other harmful substances, children can eat damage to the oral cavity, injury to the taste buds, damage to the brain nerves, etc., and in severe cases, can be secondary to oral cancer, therefore, betel nut is not allowed to eat children over the age of 10 years old.
Children over 10 years old should eat a scientific diet, such as vegetables, fruits, meat, staple food and other balanced intake, to ensure that the nutrition is sufficient and comprehensive, avoiding partiality, conducive to the growth and development of the body.
If children have special dietary needs, they should be under the guidance of a professional physician, so as not to eat improperly, resulting in adverse consequences.