Cross-sectional study reveals links between problematic internet use and disordered eating risk in adolescents, suggesting diet quality as a mediator.
Key Points
Problematic internet use is correlated with increased risk of disordered eating in adolescents.
The study found that 18.2% of participants were at risk for disordered eating, indicating significant prevalence among adolescents.
Mediation analysis indicated that lower adherence to diet quality partly mediates the relationship between problematic internet use and disordered eating risk.
Network analysis identified internet addiction as a central node linking multiple issues, emphasizing the need for comprehensive adolescent interventions.