Chapter
The Influence of Social Media on Nutritional Beliefs
1:09:38 - 1:18:38 (08:59)
Brad Turnwald's studies analyzed the nutritional content of the top grossing movies and the most influential people on Instagram and showed that up to 90% of influencers would fail the legal standards for advertising in the UK. Researchers like Ana Lemke also discuss the impact of social media and influencer culture on shaping beliefs and behaviors related to nutrition and substance abuse.
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The podcast talks with a researcher about their upcoming paper on the influence of online influencers on nutrition information and how it affects people's behavior.
1:09:38 - 1:11:15 (01:37)
Summary
The podcast talks with a researcher about their upcoming paper on the influence of online influencers on nutrition information and how it affects people's behavior. The discussion highlights the risks of relying solely on social media for health information and the negative impacts it can have on mental health.
ChapterThe Influence of Social Media on Nutritional Beliefs
EpisodeDr. Alia Crum: Science of Mindsets for Health & Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
Studies have shown that 70-90% of the food featured in top grossing movies or on the Instagram accounts of influencers fail the UK's legal standards for advertising.
1:11:15 - 1:18:38 (07:22)
Summary
Studies have shown that 70-90% of the food featured in top grossing movies or on the Instagram accounts of influencers fail the UK's legal standards for advertising. The lack of healthy food portrayal in media could be contributing to unhealthy eating behaviors.