Eating for the ‘gram rather than your nutritional well-being?

The rise of social media has coincided with a surge in food misinformation and unhealthy eating habits among young and young-ish folk, experts warn.

“I see a few recurring misconceptions among Millennials and Gen Z around nutrition,” Kylie Sakaida , MS, RD, best-selling author and Factor’s First No BS (Bad Science) officer , told The Post.

“These generations care deeply about health, convenience and feeling good, but modern food culture can make things confusing,” she said. “Social media, wellness trends and the pressure to optimize everything shape how they eat and talk about food.”

Indeed, research shows that 61% of Millennials and 70% of Gen Z rely on social media for advice, giving propaganda about nutrition amp

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