# Over half of people alter diets due to social media: study 2026-08-08T06:16:53+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A study published in Mental Health Science found that more than half of over 1,000 participants changed their dietary habits because of social media. Nearly 75% were inspired by healthy food content to make better choices. However, the platform also promotes binge-eating, with algorithm-driven exposure to junk food and mindless snacking while scrolling. The Hindu reports that many consumers now fear all processed foods, yet processing ranges from simple washing to fermentation, often boosting nutrients and safety. Consumers should evaluate ingredients and frequency of consumption rather than relying on marketing claims like 'natural' or 'no added sugar'. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - thehindu.com Tags: diet, eating habits, health trends, influencers, mental health, social media Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/social-media-reshapes-indian-eating-habits-study-finds/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/social-media-reshapes-indian-eating-habits-study-finds/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.