Help us report on nutrition influencers on social media

An investigation by The Washington Post and The Examination, a new nonprofit newsroom covering global health, found that registered dietitians with large audiences on social media are frequently paid by food companies to promote products and messages. 

We’re continuing to report on this issue over the next few months, and we need your help.

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Do you have any firsthand experience with food and wellness content creators on social media? 

 (For example, you were directly involved in a paid sponsorship post offer or bought a product based on an online influencer’s recommendation)

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Have you seen social media posts from registered dietitians promoting a specific product or message?
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Have you seen social media posts promoting foods, beverages and wellness products where it wasn’t clear who was sponsoring the message or whether it was a paid ad?
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Have you ever been paid by a food, beverage or wellness company to promote a product or message online?
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