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This systematic review explores the adverse effects of social media on children’s dietary habits, focusing on unhealthy food advertising, peer influence, body image distortions, and reduced mealtime quality. The study calls for stricter regulations on food marketing targeting children and emphasizes the importance of media literacy to combat these influences. Recommendations include educational interventions to create healthier digital environments and long-term policies promoting mindful eating behaviors among children.
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