Tina Choueiri Chagoury
Tina Nutrition and Wellness Consultancy, UAE
Title: Online nutrition information in the era of social media: Uses, benefits and limitations
Biography
Biography: Tina Choueiri Chagoury
Abstract
Blogging, vlogging and posting about health in general and nutrition in specific has become a trend; the amount of information being uploaded on platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and on blogging sites has spiraled in the past 10 years. This study presents a systematic review of the available literature on the uses, benefits and limitations of online nutrition related information promoted though influencers among the general public. A systematic search of the literature was conducted using electronic databases to locate peer-reviewed studies published between 2014 and 2018 on the themes of nutrition in social media, digital health information and online nutrition information. Based on the findings, the paper will also provide recommendations for health practitioners on ways to utilize the rising power of digital health information to positively impact the public’s health.