In a virtual universe of ‘perfect’ bodies, Instagram’s new policy offers important protection for young users

Insecurities young people have about their bodies are often exacerbated by unrealistic content on social media. From shutterstock.comInstagram recently announced posts promoting diet products and cosmetic procedures will no longer be visible to users under the age of 18. While the initiative is being led by Instagram, the policy will also be in place on Facebook. Under the policy, posts that feature an incentive to buy a product, such as a discount code, or include a price, will be restricted to users over 18. Instagram says this new measure comes in response to the increased frequency of “influencers” advertising weight loss products, diet teas and supplements, and cosmetic procedures. Read more: Social media can damage body image – here’s how to counteract it Meanwhile, posts that make “miraculous

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