Watching videos about how to cook, eat less and choose healthier foods can help obese children lose weight, reduce their risk of diabetes and become happier, a study has found. The doctor behind the findings believes they can help in treating childhood obesity because they show that online healthcare can be just as effective as face-to-face appointments. A team of researchers led by Dr Felix Reschke, of the children’s hospital in Hanover, Germany, studied 108 children who followed the video-based […]

Key Takeaways Some TikTok creators are filming “What I Eat In a Day” videos that show their daily food intake on a given day. Dietitians say these clips can be fun to watch for recipe inspo, but may be harmful for viewers who try to compare their own eating habits to people online. An open-faced egg and salmon sandwich washed down with vanilla Pepsi; air-fried chicken paired with mini potatoes and a dollop of ketchup; a protein-packed yogurt mixed with […]