{"id":43493,"date":"2022-05-26T13:00:49","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T13:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=43493"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"social-media-and-eating-disorders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/social-media-and-eating-disorders\/","title":{"rendered":"The Link Between Social Media And Eating Disorders"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/social-media-and-eating-disorders\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/social-media-and-eating-disorders\/#What_Are_Eating_Disorders\" >What Are Eating Disorders?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/social-media-and-eating-disorders\/#Bulimia_Nervosa\" >Bulimia Nervosa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/social-media-and-eating-disorders\/#Anorexia_Nervosa\" >Anorexia Nervosa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/social-media-and-eating-disorders\/#Binge_Eating_Disorder\" >Binge Eating Disorder<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/social-media-and-eating-disorders\/#Is_There_A_Link_Between_Social_Media_And_Eating_Disorders\" >Is There A Link Between Social Media And Eating Disorders?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/social-media-and-eating-disorders\/#Shared_Contents\" >Shared Contents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/social-media-and-eating-disorders\/#Societys_Dieting_DefinitionCulture\" >Society\u2019s Dieting Definition\/Culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/social-media-and-eating-disorders\/#Influencers\" >Influencers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/social-media-and-eating-disorders\/#Societys_Idea_Of_A_Perfect_Body\" >Society\u2019s Idea Of A Perfect Body<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/social-media-and-eating-disorders\/#Social_Media_Statistics\" >Social Media Statistics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/social-media-and-eating-disorders\/#What_Do_Social_Media_Executives_Have_To_Say\" >What Do Social Media Executives Have To Say?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/social-media-and-eating-disorders\/#What_Can_Be_Done_Differently\" >What Can Be Done Differently?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/social-media-and-eating-disorders\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, a 2021 study revealed that individuals, particularly adolescents, are being admitted into hospitals for eating disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34244452\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Moreover, the prevalence rates of these disorders have skyrocketed, with most healthcare practitioners citing social media as one of the significant contributing factors. But the question remains, does social media cause eating disorders? This read unveils the link between these two factors, if there is, and explains how the two factors interplay. Take a look!<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Link_Between_Social_Media_And_Eating_Disorders\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Link_Between_Social_Media_And_Eating_Disorders\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Eating_Disorders\"><\/span><b>What Are Eating Disorders?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we go further, let us do a quick rundown of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-sweet-snacks-for-weight-loss\/\">eating orders<\/a>. An eating disorder covers a broad range of conditions that involve abnormal or disrupted eating. The most-reported eating disorders in today\u2019s society include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bulimia_Nervosa\"><\/span><b>Bulimia Nervosa<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people refer to the condition as bulimia. It is reported to develop during adolescence or early adulthood. Women have reported bulimia cases more than men (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326266\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An individual with bulimia usually consumes large quantities of food very quickly, in what most people refer to as binge eating. After that, the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-turnip-greens\/\">individuals<\/a> purge the extra calories by taking laxatives or diuretics or through self-induced vomiting.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anorexia_Nervosa\"><\/span><b>Anorexia Nervosa<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two types of anorexia, one is the binge <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-foods-cause-acne\/\">eating<\/a> and purging type. An individual\u00a0with this type of anorexia usually purges after eating. Alternatively, the individual may engage in excessive exercise to burn the calories they have consumed (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326266\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other type of anorexia is the restricting type. An individual with this type of\u00a0anorexia does not binge eat. Instead, however, they indulge in fasting, over-exercising, or dieting to try and lose weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326266\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Binge_Eating_Disorder\"><\/span><b>Binge Eating Disorder<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is similar to bulimia in that individuals quickly consume large quantities of food. However, unlike bulimia, there is no calorie restriction and individuals do not purge the excess food. As a result, it has been linked to a higher risk of obesity and being overweight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326266\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> 21 Day Fix Recipes For Beginners (Healthy Eating Meal Plan And Recipes)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Link_Between_Social_Media_And_Eating_Disorders\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43402 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11-1024x576.png\" alt=\"social media and eating disorders\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_There_A_Link_Between_Social_Media_And_Eating_Disorders\"><\/span><b>Is There A Link Between Social Media And Eating Disorders?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer is yes. It was long hypothesized that social media led to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-fish-good-for-weight-loss\/\">eating<\/a> disorders, but current research has shown proof that it does. In addition, several studies show that social media directly impacts an individual\u2019s, particularly an adolescent, self-perception and body image.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study by Florida House Experience Health revealed that 87% of women and 65% of men compare themselves to others on social media (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fherehab.com\/news\/bodypositive\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). There are several ways social media has been shown to cause or trigger eating disorders among adolescents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shared_Contents\"><\/span><b>Shared Contents<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a tendency amongst most individuals on <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calorie-deficit-diet-plan\/\">social media<\/a> to share only the best moments in their lives. Unfortunately, such moments create pressure among some teens to look perfect, hoping to attain the same look or body shape.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Societys_Dieting_DefinitionCulture\"><\/span><b>Society\u2019s Dieting Definition\/Culture<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The diet culture is also <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-stop-eating-when-not-hungry\/\">causing<\/a> some teens to ostracize themselves if they do not fit the ideal body image or lose weight \u201cfast enough\u201d. As a result, most teens fall into depression and a loop of shame that leads them to seek drastic weight loss measures and a spiral of disordered eating (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34244452\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Influencers\"><\/span><b>Influencers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Influencers from industries, such as fashion, beauty, and fitness, have also been accused of promoting eating disorders. In addition, they have been accused of drawing adolescents into extreme online eating disorder communities mainly for money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Link_Between_Social_Media_And_Eating_Disorders\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43399 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/13-1024x576.png\" alt=\"social media and eating disorders\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/13.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/13-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/13.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/13-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/13.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Societys_Idea_Of_A_Perfect_Body\"><\/span><b>Society\u2019s Idea Of A Perfect Body<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A plethora of online content has published numerous pieces about the perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mediterranean-diet-pyramid\/\">body shape<\/a>. They reveal that as long as women hold an hourglass body type and men have a masculine body shape, they have the perfect body. Sadly, these pieces have only exacerbated the insecurities of most teens and misled them down dangerous paths (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34244452\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_Media_Statistics\"><\/span><b>Social Media Statistics<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, we live in a world where most teens assess love based on the likes they get on social media. Most of them constantly associate their value with a number and have turned <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/things-to-do-instead-of-eating\/\">everything<\/a> into a statistic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, when they post a picture, they are often concerned about the number of likes as it magnifies what they think people thought of them. For example, a Florida House Experience Health study revealed 45.55% of women and 45.05% of men feel good after getting 2 to 20 likes in one selfie (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fherehab.com\/news\/bodypositive\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). So this, coupled with the factors above, lead to most teens\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-happens-when-you-stop-eating-gluten\/\">eating<\/a> disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>When it comes to weight loss, progress is made by inches, not miles, so it&#8217;s much harder to track and a lot easier to give up. BetterMe app is your personal trainer, nutritionist and support system all in one. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Link_Between_Social_Media_And_Eating_Disorders\">Start using our app<\/a> to stay on track and hold yourself accountable!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Link_Between_Social_Media_And_Eating_Disorders\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43331 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5956-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5956.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5956-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5956.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5956.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_Social_Media_Executives_Have_To_Say\"><\/span><b>What Do Social Media Executives Have To Say?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These executives have kept mum about the influence of social media on eating disorders in teens for the longest time. However, according to a piece from the NY Times released in 2021, several executives from YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat were scheduled for a hearing (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2021\/10\/22\/technology\/social-media-eating-disorders.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The piece reveals that the executives were required to testify before a Senate subcommittee about the impact of their products on children. The piece added that the executives were expected to detail ways they moderate content that may encourage disordered eating (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2021\/10\/22\/technology\/social-media-eating-disorders.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Additionally, they were to answer how they manage algorithms that might promote such content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because they were speculated to seize on the insecurities of adolescents, including eating disorders, simply to make more money (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2021\/10\/22\/technology\/social-media-eating-disorders.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). But despite the hearing, the future of social media and its impact on eating disorders remains unclear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Link_Between_Social_Media_And_Eating_Disorders\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43318 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5942-1024x576.png\" alt=\"social media and eating disorders\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5942.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5942-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5942.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5942.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_Be_Done_Differently\"><\/span><b>What Can Be Done Differently?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media executives try to create balance by removing harmful eating disorders\u2019 videos while creating space for creators and viewers to share personal experiences, seek help, and raise awareness. However, this has not stopped some individuals from violating some principles and teenagers from consuming harmful content.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, moving forward, several studies suggest (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2021\/10\/22\/technology\/social-media-eating-disorders.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having an eating disorder helpline on all social media platforms, at the top of the search results for standard terms related to the topic;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encouraging viewers to block content they find sensitive and inappropriate;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blocking pages and hashtags that encourage eating disorders;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banning creators and influencers from cracking subtle jokes about different body shapes and eating disorders;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating awareness and advocating for self-love that is not measured by likes or body shapes;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking strict disciplinary actions against individuals who promotes eating disorders; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urging creators to be responsible and mindful of the content they share.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eating-seasonally\/\">Eating Seasonally: What Does It Involve And What Are Its Benefits?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calorie-deficit-meals\/\">eating<\/a> disorders are closely tied. Research shows that users of different social media platforms feed on the content posted on these platforms. Unfortunately, most content praises specific body shapes and encourages eating disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, eating disorders have skyrocketed, particularly among adolescents. Most studies suggest setting restrictive creators\u2019 policies and banning and disciplining those that encourage eating disorders. Most experts encourage self-awareness as it breeds self-love that is not assessed by likes or what others think.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Link_Between_Social_Media_And_Eating_Disorders\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unfortunately, a 2021 study revealed that individuals, particularly adolescents, are being admitted into hospitals for eating disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic (3). Moreover, the prevalence rates of these disorders have skyrocketed, with most healthcare practitioners citing social media as one of the significant contributing factors. 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Mogeni\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/0c1d1015422f94e95a86a9798e8e9788\"},\"headline\":\"The Link Between Social Media And Eating Disorders\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/social-media-and-eating-disorders\/\"},\"wordCount\":1235,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/social-media-and-eating-disorders\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1110935708.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Mental Health\",\"Nutrition\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Unfortunately, a 2021 study revealed that individuals, particularly adolescents, are being admitted into hospitals for eating disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34244452\/\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). Moreover, the prevalence rates of these disorders have skyrocketed, with most healthcare practitioners citing social media as one of the significant contributing factors. But the question remains, does social media cause eating disorders? This read unveils the link between these two factors, if there is, and explains how the two factors interplay. Take a look!<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Are Eating Disorders?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Before we go further, let us do a quick rundown of <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-sweet-snacks-for-weight-loss\/\\\">eating orders<\/a>. An eating disorder covers a broad range of conditions that involve abnormal or disrupted eating. 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Moreover, the prevalence rates of these disorders have skyrocketed, with most healthcare practitioners citing social media as one of the significant contributing factors. But the question remains, does social media cause eating disorders? This read unveils the link between these two factors, if there is, and explains how the two factors interplay. Take a look!<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>What Are Eating Disorders?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we go further, let us do a quick rundown of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-sweet-snacks-for-weight-loss\/\">eating orders<\/a>. An eating disorder covers a broad range of conditions that involve abnormal or disrupted eating. The most-reported eating disorders in today\u2019s society include:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">\r\n<h3><b>Bulimia Nervosa<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people refer to the condition as bulimia. It is reported to develop during adolescence or early adulthood. Women have reported bulimia cases more than men (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326266\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An individual with bulimia usually consumes large quantities of food very quickly, in what most people refer to as binge eating. 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