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Online nutrition communities can become food cults, experts warn
Original: Viewpoint: Food cults: Online ‘nutrition communities’ can pose unique dangers
A new viewpoint argues that online nutrition communities can pose unique dangers, functioning like food cults that draw people into rigid, extreme eating beliefs. The author warns these groups can isolate members, spread misinformation and promote unhealthy relationships with food under the guise of health and wellness.
Why now: Growing concern about misinformation and extreme dieting behaviour spreading through online health communities.
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- Viewpoint: Food cults: Online ‘nutrition communities’ can pose unique dangers · Genetic Literacy Project
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