J Eat Disord June 2019 PMID 31171970

Is #cleaneating a healthy or harmful dietary strategy? Perceptions of clean eating and associations with disordered eating among young adults.

Suman Ambwani, Meghan Shippe, Ziting Gao, S Bryn Austin

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What people are saying

The social discussions highlight the popularity of clean eating and its health implications, exemplified by comments like 'One of the biggest food trends right now' and references to the research investigating whether it is healthy or harmful. The tone often blends curiosity with concern, reflecting a nuanced engagement with the article's exploration of disordered eating links.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the article's exploration of clean eating's potential risks and benefits, leaning towards cautious agreement about its complexities.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high curiosity, frequently mentioning the popularity of clean eating and its implications, indicating strong interest in the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

The discussions incorporate references to research findings and key questions, demonstrating a moderate level of critical engagement with the subject.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest that the publication influences perceptions around dietary trends, though the overall impact is still developing, hence a moderate score.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores how young adults perceive clean eating, finding that students generally view it positively, even when linked to functional impairment and emotional distress, and that perceptions of clean eating are associated with disordered eating indicators.
  • Participants defined clean eating in varied but mostly favorable terms, and their ratings of specific diets varied based on perceived healthiness and likelihood of adoption, with healthier, balanced diets rated more positively.
  • The research suggests that clean eating is a complex and heterogeneous phenomenon with potential risks, highlighting the importance of further research to understand its benefits and harms, particularly for preventing eating disorders.]

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One of the biggest food trends right now is #cleaneating. But is this diet actually healthy or could it be harmful to your body? A new article in our @JEatDisord is investigating that question. You can read it here: https://t.co/mIr9sdyPcM #WorldFoodWeek @BioMedCentral https://t.co/bL7KNd0JO5

Jul 3, 2019 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 5,620 followers View post →
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One of the biggest food trends right now is #cleaneating. But is this diet actually healthy or could it be harmful to your body? A new article in our @JEatDisord is investigating that question. You can read it here: https://t.co/rYpSTreKle #WorldFoodWeek https://t.co/Yj6maxZWKU

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One of the biggest food trends right now is #cleaneating. But is this diet actually healthy or could it be harmful to your body? A new article in our @JEatDisord is investigating that question. You can read it here: https://t.co/mIr9sdyPcM #WorldFoodWeek @BioMedCentral https://t.co/bL7KNd0JO5

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One of the biggest food trends right now is #cleaneating. But is this diet actually healthy or could it be harmful to your body? A new article in our @JEatDisord is investigating that question. You can read it here: https://t.co/rYpSTreKle #WorldFoodWeek https://t.co/Yj6maxZWKU

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