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Nutrition And Dietetics (Master) (Thesis)
14 January 2025 Tuesday
Beauty standards trigger eating disorders!
Recently, the reasons for the increasing complaints of eating disorders have been wondered. While experts emphasize that beauty prints play a critical role in the spread of eating disorders, they draw attention to the negative effects of the media, the fashion world and social media on individuals. Stating that this situation has turned into a public health problem not only for the individual but also for the society, the experts pointed out the importance of awareness-raising activities for the solution. Nutrition and Dietetics Specialist Tuğba Türkcan made remarkable statements on the subject.
Social media filters do not reflect reality
Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Health Sciences Res. Asst. Tuğba Türkcan said that disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are directly linked to social pressures on body image and weight control. She emphasized that the idealization of slim body by the media and fashion world accelerates the spread of these disorders, particularly among young women. Stating that unrealistic body images presented with filters and edited photos on social media create a feeling of inadequacy in individuals, Türkcan said that this situation leads to depression, anxiety and low self-esteem, and also causes the spread of harmful behaviors that encourage eating disorders.
