Teens' eating habits linked to social media ads, study finds

NCT ID NCT06969651

First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looks at how social media ads with pictures of unhealthy food, people of the same race, and 'likes' influence how many calories teenagers eat. About 480 teens aged 13-17 who use Instagram daily will take part. Researchers will track what they eat and where they look in the ads to understand what grabs their attention.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • NYU Langone Health

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    New York, New York, 10016, United States

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