A Comprehensive Review on the Influence of Social Media on Eating Habits

Abstract

Over 90% of adolescents have at least one social media account, and their social media presence is growing. Food and beverage companies profit on this trend by promoting their products to teens via social media. Depending on the nutritional value of the products being advertised, the influence of social media marketing may increase the chance of acquiring negative health consequences such as obesity, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. The purpose of this review was to look into the effects of social media on student`s dietary habits.