Editing Disordered eating (section)

=== Social media ===
Researchers have said the most pervasive and influential factor controlling body image perception is the mass media.<ref name=":5">{{Cite journal|last1=Brown|first1=Zoe|last2=Tiggemann|first2=Marika|year=2016|title=Attractive Celebrity and Peer Images on Instagram: Effect on Women's Mood and Body Image|journal=Body Image|volume=19|pages=37–43|doi=10.1016/j.bodyim.2016.08.007|pmid=27598763|s2cid=1838871 }}</ref> One study examined the impact of celebrity and peer Instagram images on women's body image as, “comparisons will be most readily made with individuals who are perceived as being similar” to the target as there is more of a relationship between the two parties.<ref name=":5" /> The participants in this study, 138 female undergraduate students ages 18–30, were shown 15 images each of attractive celebrities, attractive unknown peers, and travel destinations. The participant's reactions were observed and visual scales were used to measure mood and dissatisfaction before and after viewing the images. The findings of this experiment determined that negative mood and body dissatisfaction rankings were greater after being exposed to the celebrity and peer images, with no difference between celebrity versus peer images.<ref name=":5" /> The media is especially dangerous for females at risk for developing body image issues, and disordered eating, because the sheer number of possible comparisons become larger. Nutrition fraud has also become prevalent on social media, with some users spreading "misleading claims for food and nutrition products. These products can include traditional foods, dietary supplements, dietary products, food substances, diet plans and devices."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/nutrition-misinformation.html | title=Nutrition Misinformation - Oklahoma State University | date=July 2017 }}</ref> This can lead to those influenced at a greater risk for developing body image issues, or disordered eating. With many looking to the internet for nutrition and medical help, the large amount of false information circulating on platforms is very concerning for users. <ref>{{cite journal | pmc=10346027 | date=2023 | last1=Denniss | first1=E. | last2=Lindberg | first2=R. | last3=McNaughton | first3=S. A. | title=Quality and accuracy of online nutrition-related information: A systematic review of content analysis studies | journal=Public Health Nutrition | volume=26 | issue=7 | pages=1345–1357 | doi=10.1017/S1368980023000873 | pmid=37138366 }}</ref>