The internet has always fueled eating disorders. Influencers could be adding to the harm.

In the local area, concerns have been raised about the potential harm caused by online content. The internet has been linked to fueling eating disorders, and some believe that influencers may be contributing to the issue. A local resident, Kate Regan, has shared her experience of becoming fixated on health and nutrition during her senior year of high school in 2013. She found online content, including "what I eat in a day" videos, to be particularly inspiring at the time. Further details about the potential impact of online content on eating disorders are available from local sources, including The 19th.