Her Campus at Kent State
The unfortunate effects of diet culture
No one can be their healthiest and happiest self living in a box of rules set for themselves. No one can be happy when they constantly monitor their BMI...
Her Campus at UCF
The ‘Wellness’ Rebrand of Diet Culture
Diet culture is evolving into wellness trends often based on misinformation. The resurgence of harmful body image trends and overpriced supplements on social media fosters unrealistic body expectations leading...
Her Campus at Exeter
Thinness on TikTok: An Analysis of Contemporary Diet Culture
Discussing a range of related TikTok trends, I posit that the online minefield of diet culture is dangerous for young people’s mental and physical health, upholding slimness as the...
Her Campus at UCSB
BODY POSITIVITY IS DYING. HERE’S WHAT WE CAN DO TO SAVE IT.
While the prevalence of diet trends can be difficult to ignore, there are many ways to support yourself and others on your wellness journey. Encouraging positive body images goes...
Her Campus at Bowling Green
Debunking Harmful Misinformation From Diet Culture on Social Media
Since the start of the new year or so, I’ve noticed exponential spreading of harmful diet culture around social media, and there is a lot of misinformation out there....
Her Campus at Casper Libero
Is Wellness Culture actually fueling a health anxiety crisis?
Comparison has always been around our culture, but lately it has become an internet trend. See how “health” influencers might actually be making it worse with their so-called Wellness...
Her Campus at Mt Holyoke
Is Wellness Culture the New Diet Culture?
It's not surprising that diet culture continues to follow us, and it has now been transformed into the idea of "wellness."
Her Campus at BU
Diet Culture: Self-Love Reminders For This Thanksgiving
With the holiday season upon us, I hope to leave you with a couple reminders to battle any anxious thoughts of “diet culture” this time of year!
Her Campus at USF
Why You Shouldn’t Care About The Freshman Fifteen
Do you care about the freshman fifteen? Here's why you shouldn't.