2024, Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part B

author(s)
Dr. Vipin Charls Wesley

abstract
The topic of this article explores the relationship between social media usage and eating habits in children. It examines how exposure to food-related content on social media platforms influences children's dietary choices, consumption behaviours, and overall nutritional patterns. By investigating the various ways in which social media impacts children's eating habits are influencer endorsements, advertising, misinformation and parental influence. The psychological impact of social media during eating are dopamine Release, Mindless Eating and emotional impact by various way. That potential health consequences of unhealthy eating habits developed through social media are as following obesity, cardiovascular disease, sleep disturbances and immune system compromise. The common concerns parents have regarding their children's social media use and eating habits are included exposure to unhealthy food content, peer influence and pressure and sedentary lifestyle. This article aims to shed light on the significance of this phenomenon and its implications for child health and well-being."