The "clean eating" craze being adopted by young adults, whereby some major food groups such as dairy are cut from diets, is a "ticking time bomb" that could result in weak bones and the development of osteoporosis in young people, according to an international team led by scientists at University College London. Fashionable diets associated with celebrities cut out gluten, dairy, grains and refined sugars, however, the charity says cutting out major food groups just as their bodies are developing could impact long-term health. Of the 2,000 people surveyed, 20% of 18-24 year olds - a group most likely to get their diet information from social media - cut or severely restricted intake of milk or cheese.
The "clean eating" craze being adopted by young adults, whereby some major food groups such as dairy are cut from diets, is a "ticking time bomb" that could result in weak bones and the development of osteoporosis in young people, warns the National Osteoporosis Society. Fashionable diets associated with celebrities cut out gluten, dairy, grains and refined sugars, however, the charity says cutting out major food groups just as their bodies are developing could impact long-term health. Of the 2,000 people surveyed, 20% of 18-24 year olds - a group most likely to get their diet information from social media - cut or severely restricted intake of milk or cheese.