The use of social media in epidemiological studies remains an area that is viewed with skepticism. Epidemiologists often track disease trends following tip-offs and concerns gathered from traditional channels of information (Garrity, 2011). In this study, the researcher will use social media as a tool for gathering information about the eating and exercise patterns of the participants. The researcher will track the updates and photos put up by the participants on Face Book.
The inclusion of social media as a source of data is hinged on the following reasons: social media attracts millions of young people across the world. With ...
