“Diet Culture” & Social Media

By: Anita Daryanani, UCSD Dietetic Intern Photo by: Arielle Chen | Daily Trojan What Is “Diet Culture”? “Diet culture” refers to a set of beliefs that values thinness, appearance, and shape above health & well-being 1,2,3. Additionally, the concept places importance on restricting calories, normalizes negative self-talk, and labels certain foods as “good” and “bad”. … Continue reading “Diet Culture” & Social Media