- A new study warns that teenagers using artificial intelligence chatbots for diet planning may be consuming insufficient calories and nutrients.
- AI-generated meal plans were found to significantly underestimate total energy requirement by nearly 700 calories on average, compared to dietitian-prepared plans.
- The study revealed that AI models also recommended an imbalanced macronutrient profile, with higher protein and substantially lower carbohydrate intake than advised.
- Following such unbalanced or overly restrictive meal plans during adolescence poses potential health risks, including negative impacts on growth, metabolic health, and eating behaviours.
- Researchers highlight that AI models may rely on generalised diet patterns rather than integrating age-specific nutritional requirements, urging caution for young users.
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