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Social media reshapes Indian eating habits, study finds
A study in Mental Health Science, surveying over 1,000 people, found more than half had changed their eating habits because of social media. Nearly 75% were inspired to make healthy choices by…
The Story in Brief
A study in Mental Health Science, surveying over 1,000 people, found more than half had changed their eating habits because of social media. Nearly 75% were inspired to make healthy choices by watching health content, but the same platforms lure many into binge-eating junk food, researchers say. The algorithm determines which influence dominates.
Another study in the International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation found 40% of participants follow nutrition content and are influenced by health influencers. Over half of those in a Nutrients journal study said they wanted to order food after watching food content, and 50% ordered immediately. Food vlogger Rosemary Chettupuzha and health coach Arya note the confusion caused by conflicting online advice and the saturation of food content on social media.
The Indian Opinion
The breathless claim that social media is turning India into a nation of health nuts ignores the junk-food binge it also triggers. One study says 75% are inspired to eat healthy; another says 54% order food after watching content. The real story is not good versus bad but algorithm versus willpower. Watch how many of these 'healthy' influencers are actually selling detox teas or crash diets. Who profits when your feed decides your dinner?
Source: thehindu.com
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