August 20, 2025European Eating Disorders ReviewOpen Access

Idealized Body Images and Fitness Lifestyles on Social Media: A Systematic Review Exploring the Link Between Social Media Use and Symptoms of Orthorexia Nervosa and Muscle Dysmorphia

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Higher social media use is associated with greater symptoms of orthorexia nervosa and muscle dysmorphia, indicating potential risks for mental health.
Among the 22 studies reviewed, posts about nutrition and exercise were particularly linked to increased symptoms of orthorexia nervosa, emphasizing the impact of content.
Cross-sectional research primarily included non-clinical populations, showcasing the prevalent influence of social media on body image perceptions among these groups.
Findings support future efforts to explore causality and develop prevention strategies targeting risks related to social media use and eating disorders.

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This systematic review examines the association between social media use and symptoms of orthorexia nervosa and muscle dysmorphia, highlighting potential risks.

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Vintró‐Alcaraz et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This systematic review examines the association between social media use and symptoms of orthorexia nervosa and muscle dysmorphia, highlighting potential risks.

Idealized Body Images and Fitness Lifestyles on Social Media: A Systematic Review Exploring the Link Between Social Media Use and Symptoms of Orthorexia Nervosa and Muscle Dysmorphia

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Idealized Body Images and Fitness Lifestyles on Social Media: A Systematic Review Exploring the Link Between Social Media Use and Symptoms of Orthorexia Nervosa and Muscle Dysmorphia

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