5 Nutrition Myths About Gen Z, Debunked: Key Insights and Strategies for Brands, Media & Health Experts

In this episode of The Business of Wellness Podcast, host Jaclyn London, MS, RD, takes a deep dive into the world of Gen Z, exploring how nutrition myths in media and marketing uniquely affect this dynamic consumer demographic. Join Jaclyn as she uncovers the truths about Gen Z’s approach to food, health, and wellness, and provides actionable strategies for dietitians and health professionals to better connect with and support this generation.

Discover why Gen Z is the most informed generation yet, and how their digital-native status influences their food and health decisions. Learn about the common misconceptions surrounding their concerns for sustainability, diet culture, and reliance on influencers. Jaclyn shares key insights on the importance of clinical effectiveness, the role of healthcare provider recommendations, and the renewed interest in offline connections for optimizing mental health.

This episode is packed with valuable information for anyone looking to understand and engage with Gen Z consumers, from dietitians and wellness enthusiasts to industry insiders. Tune in to learn how you can leverage these insights to make a meaningful impact on Gen Z’s health and well-being.

Key Topics:

• Understanding Gen Z’s demographics and characteristics

• The impact of digital-native status on food and health decisions

• Debunking myths about Gen Z’s nutrition and health behaviors

• Strategies for dietitians to connect with Gen Z

• The importance of offline connections and mental health optimization

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Additional resources:

• Ketchum PR Gen Z Food Report

• McKinsey’s Future of Wellness 

• MyFitnessPal: 2% of Nutrition Information on TikTok is Accurate