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324 - Social Media Influence on Parent's Food Buying Practices in Regards to Artificial Sweeteners

Saturday, May 24, 2025
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM MDT
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    Presenting Author(s)

  • Danielle Silver, DMD, MPH

    Pediatric Dental Resident
    New York University, New York, NY
    NYU
    New York, New York, United States

    • Research Mentor(s)

  • Jillian Kaye, MS RDN

    Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
    New York University, New York, NY
    New York College of Dentistry
    new york, New York, United States

    • Program Director(s)

  • LF

    Lauren M. Feldman, DMD, MPH

    Pediatric Dentistry Program Director
    New York University
    New York City, New York, United States

Abstract:



Purpose: The consumption of sugar is a well-documented factor in the development of dental caries.1  Artificial sweeteners provide a respite from this process by preserving sweetness, though, with their own complications. The increasing role of social media in marketing has significant implications, particularly in influencing parental dietary choices for their children.2 The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between parents of NYU College of Dentistry patients and their knowledge, perceptions and purchasing behaviors of artificial sweeteners.

Methods: A Qualtrics survey was conducted among English-speaking parents at the NYU pediatric clinic. The survey included questions on demographic information, education level, household income, social media use for nutritional information, perceptions of artificial sweeteners, and purchasing behaviors related to foods containing artificial sweeteners. Data of 131 surveys analyzed using statistical methods to identify correlations and trends.

Results: Parent recognition of artificial sweeteners was associated to where parents get their nutritional information from for sucralose.

Conclusion: The study highlights the idea that educational attainment and income significantly influence knowledge about artificial sweeteners. Social media plays a critical role in shaping purchasing behaviors, suggesting a need for improved digital nutritional literacy.


 

1. Fidler Mis N, Braegger C, Bronsky J, et al. Sugar in Infants, Children and Adolescents: A Position Paper of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Committee on Nutrition. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2017;65(6):681-696. doi:10.1097/MPG.0000000000001733



2. Kucharczuk AJ, Oliver TL, Dowdell EB. Social media's influence on adolescents' food choices: A mixed studies systematic literature review. Appetite. 2022;168:105765. doi:10.1016/j.appet.2021.105765


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