Digital Nutrition Era: Technology Reshaping Dietary Concepts

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jmhs.202405307

Author(s)

Lin Yanchen

Affiliation(s)

Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Haikou, Hainan, China

Abstract

With the rapid development of digital technology, people's dietary concepts and practices are undergoing profound changes. This review article aims to explore how technology is reshaping modern dietary concepts through a narrative review approach. It analyzes the impact of digital technology on traditional dietary models, the transformation of public dietary concepts, the potential benefits and challenges brought by these technological progresses, and provides suggestions for future research. Through combing the relevant literature and case studies, this article comprehensively displays the current role and influence of technology in the field of nutrition, focusing on the shift in modern people's understanding of fast food.

Keywords

Digital Technology; Dietary Concept Transformation; Nutritional Management; Health Awareness; Fast Food Perception

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