The Impact of Social Media on Eating Behavior
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Public Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 September 2025 | Viewed by 8931
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Interests: health; education; advertising; new technologies; social media; applications to health and sustainability
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Dear Colleagues,
Social media has become a significant influence on the population’s habits and lifestyle. One aspect that has been impacted is eating behaviors, shaping dietary choices, habits, and nutritional outcomes. As these platforms become increasingly embedded in daily life, their role in shaping perceptions of food and health warrants careful examination. While social media can promote healthy eating and foster supportive wellness communities, it also has the capacity to disseminate misinformation and contribute to the development of unhealthy eating patterns.
Digital content yields both beneficial and detrimental effects. On one hand, social media can facilitate healthier dietary choices and increase nutritional awareness. On the other hand, it may exacerbate disordered eating behaviors, such as orthorexia and binge eating, driven by the promotion of unrealistic body standards and the proliferation of diet trends.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
- Social media influencers shaping eating behaviors.
- Impact of food-related content on various demographic or diverse ethnic groups.
- Social media as a tool for public health campaigns and education.
- Social media, misinformation, and unhealthy eating habits.
- Food photography and visual esthetics on appetite and food choices.
- Social media use, self-esteem, and body image concerns in the younger population.
- Algorithm-driven content in promoting or discouraging healthy eating behaviors.
- Social media's impact on eating behaviors across different cultures.
- Addictive behavior regarding social media and eating habits.
Dr. Pilar Aparicio-Martinez
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- social media
- eating disorders
- nutrition
- dietary behavior
- food content
- body image
- public health
- addictive behaviour
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