Mukbang Vloggers to be Banned by the Law? Why DOH Thinks So

Mukbang, a combination of the Korean terms “meokneun” (eat) and “bangsong” (broadcast), has exploded on the internet. By ingesting copious amounts of food on camera and often interacting with their audience in real-time, YouTubers and streamers around the globe have amassed tremendous followings Although mukbang films can be fun and even oddly fulfilling to view, the Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines is thinking of outlawing these viral overindulgence exploits. Let us explore the causes now.

Health Issues First Priority

The main issue of the DOH is the possible bad effects mukbangs could cause to viewers, especially young people. Consuming too much food might help to normalize bad eating patterns and support an overindulgence in society. This can lead to obesity, a major health issue in the Philippines currently experiencing increasing numbers of diabetes and heart disease cases.

Mukbangs can also lead to irrational dietary and body image standards. Viewers may be misled to assume that eating a lot of food without consequences is typical, hence maybe forgetting the need of portion management and a balanced diet. The glamorization of extreme eating practices in mukbangs might skew ideas of good eating and complicate public health messages’ ability to properly offset these factors.

Psychological Affective Influence

One cannot overlook the psychological effect of mukbang movies. Regular viewing of these films can cause food problems and unhealthy comparisons. Young and impressionable viewers could have a distorted picture of food since they think that overindulging in it is both good and without consequences. Long-term mental health problems include concern about body image and binge eating disorder might be exacerbated by this.

Ethics and Food Waste

Apart from the health hazards, the DOH raises questions about food waste. Mukbangs sometimes feature big amounts of food being cooked and eaten on camera, with maybe important leftovers thrown aside. This begs moral concerns about food waste in a society when many others suffer with hunger. Given food security is still a major concern in this nation, the wastefulness shown in mukbang videos especially bothers me.

The drive to produce ever more spectacular mukbang material may also cause vloggers to choose risky or unhealthy diets. Their personal health may suffer as a result, as well as provide a poor model for viewers. The focus on quantity above quality might support risky eating habits, including the ingestion of possibly toxic items in search of opinions and subscribers.

Social-Cultural Effect

Mukbang videos can also have more general sociocultural influence. The tendency upholds a culture of excess and consumerism, which could conflict with conventional wisdom of moderation and thanksfulness. In civilizations where food is sometimes a symbol of community and nourishment, the mukbang show might seem disrespectful and disconnected from the reality of those who suffer food shortage.

Ahead: Education or Regulation?

The possible mukbang ban has generated controversy. A total prohibition, according to some, is overly constrictive and might hinder internet innovation. Others suggest rules that might restrict portion sizes or inspire the donating of left-overs. Content rules imposed on a worldwide digital platform beg difficult issues about jurisdiction and enforcement.

Advocacy and Education

Maybe concentrating on educational initiatives will help to be more sustainable. One other better approach to offset the possible bad effects of mukbangs is teaching viewers about sensible eating patterns and portion control. Through relationships with vloggers themselves, one might also address issues with ethical food choices and food waste reduction.

Some of the negative effects might be lessened by working with content providers to spread ideas on balanced diets and the need of not wasting food. Vloggers have great impact over their viewers, hence using this to encourage good conduct might be a win-zag situation.

Cooperative Answers

Working together, regulatory agencies, health organizations, and internet platforms might produce rules ensuring mukbang material is responsible and does not support bad practices. This can entail establishing guidelines for serving sizes, encouraging well-balanced meals, and guaranteeing little food waste.

There are good reasons on both sides of the complicated mukbang controversy. The DOH’s worries on the possible harmful effects of mukbangs under control or education draw attention on the need of encouraging good eating habits and responsible food consumption in the digital era. Mukbang content’s attractiveness will be balanced with public health concerns by careful and cooperative solutions that guarantee that enjoyment does not compromise ethical standards or health.

Katherine S

1/4 German, 3/4 Malaysian. I write, follow and monitor closely political news happening in Malaysia, and other happening news in the ASEAN region. Newswriter for the best ASEAN news website - The Asian Affairs.

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