The Influence of Social Media on Athlete Nutrition: Evaluating gaps and promoting credible information on Instagram

Social media has become one of the primary sources of nutrition information. This thesis project examines the influence of social media on athletes' nutrition knowledge. A comprehensive literature review reveals significant gaps in credible, sport-specific information, and addresses the challenges and benefits of social media as a nutrition resource for athletes. In response to these findings, an Instagram account called Aquathlete Nutrition was developed to provide reliable, evidence-based nutrition education specific to water polo athletes. The content focuses on key topics including recovery, hydration, nutrient timing, and meal ideas.