Social Media Influencers and Food Promotion: Persuasion Knowledge in Adolescents and Influences on Food Attitudes and Behaviors KU Leuven
In 2020, more than 370 million children and adolescents were overweight or obese. One contributing factor is an increased intake of energy-dense food that is high in fat and sugars. Younger age groups are frequently exposed to such unhealthy foods in various settings, especially on social media. Social media influencers are powerful actors when it comes to young people’s attitudes and behaviors and thus affect adolescents’ health Here, the ...