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Study: AI Chatbots' Meal Plans Risk Teen Malnutrition

3/14/2026

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A study from Istanbul Atlas University warns that AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini provide unsafe meal plans for teens seeking weight loss.
The plans average 700 calories less than those designed by dietitians, risking malnutrition during growth.
Researchers report AI models routinely recommend lower carbohydrate intake and higher protein and fat ratios.
Experts say AI tools should include personalized nutritional requirements because models rely on generalized data.

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A study from Istanbul Atlas University warns that AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini provide unsafe meal plans for teens seeking weight loss.
The plans average 700 calories less than those designed by dietitians, risking malnutrition during growth.
Researchers report AI models routinely recommend lower carbohydrate intake and higher protein and fat ratios.
Experts say AI tools should include personalized nutritional requirements because models rely on generalized data.