2023-06-12 19:00:23
- In barely five years, TikTok has managed to accumulate more than a billion active users.
- The heyday of social networks has led to the appearance of fake news.
- The nutritionist Daniela Merchant published a video in which she scolds all the doctors who have corrected her for her position on breastfeeding.
Social networks have become one of the most powerful platforms today. One of its advantages is that they have democratized information, although it also implies a risk. The biggest drawback is believing everything that is published without investigating or questioning whether it is true. Such is the case of a nutritionist who was questioned a few days ago for her words and as a response now published a new video in which she scolds all the doctors.
First of all it is necessary to talk about the current impact of TikTok. It is the social network that has achieved the greatest growth in the shortest time. It only required five years to reach one billion active users. While others like Facebook and Instagram required double the time.
This application of Chinese origin stands out because it allows you to edit and publish short videos. It is quite simple to use and is also very addictive. For the same reason it has managed to catch so many people from all walks of life in the world.
On the internet everyone can have an opinion… but is that good?
But just like the rest of the internet, its main problem is believing absolutely everything that is published. In fact, from the heyday of social networks, fake news also emerged. This is not a minor issue because even educated and prepared people can promote fake news.
All of the above leads to a case that we told you about a few days ago. The protagonist is the nutritionist Daniela Merchantwho is in charge of the High Specialty Nutrition Clinic (NAE). On his website he describes himself as a specialist in weight loss, metabolic control and intestinal health.
In addition to his training in nutrition, he has also written and participated in the preparation of several books. While on TikTok he accumulates more than 200,000 followers. It was precisely on this platform that he posted a controversial video.
The most serious point is that it questions the Breastfeeding. He mentions his stance against free-demand feeding during the first months of a baby’s life. From that moment on, other health professionals published reactions to criticize Daniela Merchant.
Nutritionist scolds doctors
After all of the above, the nutritionist now published a general response, although not in the best way. Through a video that lasts a few seconds, she ironizes and criticizes the doctors who have corrected her when talking about nutrition issues. While reaffirming that each specialist should focus on their own area and not “opinion” on aspects that are unknown.
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Beyond the diversity of opinions, it is necessary to remember what the World Health Organization (WHO) about lactation. The indication is quite clear because it emphasizes that during the first six months of a baby’s life his only food should be breast milk. You should not ingest other liquids or products because it is counterproductive and puts your integrity at risk.
Sometimes it can even be extended for more than half a year and the use of formulas is only indicated in specific cases and when the child’s health is at risk.
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