The Impact of Social Media on Dietary Behaviors and Body Image of College Students: A Qualitative Approach

Background: The use of social media platforms for health and nutrition in- formation has become popular among college students. Although social me- dia made information readily accessible in different formats, nutritional mis- information promoted by influencers and non-experts caused negative im- pact on diet behavior and perception of body image. Previous research indi- cated that extensive use of social media was positively linked to disordered eating behaviors. Social media platforms like...