Nutrition and the media. Can we distinguish true information from myths? Pilot study in adults and adolescents population
Abstract
Introduction: Food and nutrition are areas of great interest to the population, due to their relationship with health, aesthetics and the environment. This interest is linked to the increase in information on these issues in the media. However, in many cases, the information transmitted is not 100% true, leading to false beliefs and the creation of food myths. Objectives: To carry out a pilot study to evaluate the knowledge of a group of subjects (adults and adolescents) about certain food myths and the most used means to obtain such knowledge. Methodology: A survey was prepared, distributed electronically to 200 participants. Results: Around 80% admitted to seek information on food voluntarily, mainly using internet and mainly visiting social networks such as Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Conclusions: Despite the fact that the adult and adolescent population has not shown great confusion in relation to certain food myths, it is important to make society aware that it is necessary to be critical and to contrast the information transmitted in order to eradicate myths and false news about aspects related to food and nutrition.
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