Problem Statement
Problem Statement (User Point of View)
I’m a teenager scrolling through social media, and I constantly see nutrition posts about “clean eating,” quick weight loss, detoxes, and supplements. A lot of posts look convincing, and they’re easy to believe because influencers sound confident, there are many likes and comments, and the content is full of facts. I want to understand what’s trustworthy without needing to research every claim, but it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s fake information. If I believe fake information, I might follow harmful advice, waste money, or do harm to my body and health.
Target Users
Primary users: Teens who use Social Media such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, etc.
User Goals
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Quickly judge whether a nutrition post is trustworthy or manipulative
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Learn common tricks used by misinformation (emotional stories, cherry-picked “facts,” conspiracy theories)
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Feel more confident saying “I’m not sure this is real” before following advice
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Build healthier online habits
Obstacles
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“Science language” is used incorrectly, but sounds real
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Teens don’t have time to fact-check every claim
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Social pressure: friends share trends, and it’s awkward to disagree
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Algorithms keep showing similar content once the user like it or views longer
Typical User Actions
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Scroll and watch short videos/posts
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Read comments, likes, follower count, and “before/after” visuals
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Save, share, or try advice (diet changes, supplement recommendations)
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Look for quick credibility signals (expert title, confident tone, “studies say…”)
