{"id":196313,"date":"2026-03-16T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/16\/teens-using-ai-to-diet-may-be-told-to-eat-almost-700-fewer-daily-calories-than-they-need\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T08:15:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T12:15:11","slug":"teens-using-ai-to-diet-may-be-told-to-eat-almost-700-fewer-daily-calories-than-they-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/16\/teens-using-ai-to-diet-may-be-told-to-eat-almost-700-fewer-daily-calories-than-they-need\/","title":{"rendered":"Teens using AI to diet may be told to eat almost 700 fewer daily calories than they need"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/03\/16\/health\/teens-ai-diet-wellness\">Teens using AI to diet may be told to eat almost 700 fewer daily calories than they need<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/03\/16\/health\/teens-ai-diet-wellness\">https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/03\/16\/health\/teens-ai-diet-wellness<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publish Date: <a href=\"publish_date]\">2026-03-16 07:00:00<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source Domain: <a href=\"www.cnn.com\">www.cnn.com<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>AI-generated diet plans<\/strong> for teens aiming to lose weight often recommended significantly fewer calories and imbalances in nutrients compared to guidance from human dietitians, according to a study in Frontiers in Nutrition.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>AI plans averaged<\/strong> 700 fewer calories per day than those recommended by human dietitians, with significant discrepancies in protein, fats, and carbohydrates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Implications for growth<\/strong> and development: Inadequate nutrition during adolescence can seriously impact growth, development, and may increase the risk of eating disorders.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Popularity among teens<\/strong>: Many teens use AI for weight-loss advice, driven by high prevalence of weight-loss attempts (48%) and frequent use of AI tools including chatbots (about 66%).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Risk of misinformation<\/strong>: AI algorithms may inadvertently provide misleading nutrition advice, potentially stemming from online misinformation or unqualified advice.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Need for professional guidance<\/strong>: Experts emphasize that AI should not replace professional dietary guidance, especially for teens whose growth and nutritional needs are unique and complex.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Verification of information<\/strong>: Experts recommend verifying AI-provided information against credible sources like registered dietitians, as AI lacks the broader context and critical thinking applied by health professionals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Balanced approach for teens<\/strong>: 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