Authors

  1. Paul, Rachel PhD, RD, CDN
  2. Luesse, Hersh B. PhD
  3. Burt, Kate PhD, RD
  4. Hopkins, Lucy BA
  5. Contento, Isobel PhD
  6. Fullilove, Robert EdD

Abstract

We developed a 6-week social media campaign using the Nutrition Education DESIGN Procedure to heighten awareness of the need to reduce consumption of high-fat and high-sugar, or "energy-dense," foods among young women. Between 1 and 3 posts were published each week over 6 weeks, and results suggest that such social marketing approaches can successfully reach target populations.