The consequences of diet culture can significantly impact health perceptions by promoting unrealistic body standards and fostering unhealthy relationships with food. It can lead to disordered eating patterns, such as binge eating or chronic dieting, which may cause psychological distress. Additionally, diet culture often prioritizes weight loss over health, ignoring the importance of holistic wellness. This narrow focus can negatively affect self-esteem and body image, actually detracting from genuine health improvements.