I hear ya, and use the same analogy myself when talking about media, specifically social media. But quantity of media consumed doesn't necessarily make it junk.

I hear ya, and use the same analogy myself when talking about media, specifically social media. But quantity of media consumed doesn't necessarily make it junk. The quality makes it junk. An athlete needs a lot of calories and tend to obtain those calories from high quality sources. A business executive needs a lot of information. A principal investigator needs a lot of information. Both tend to obtain high quality information. The problem I have with social media compared to other forms, is the slew of low (very low) quality of information. This junk info isn't just present - it is directed towards individuals for the sake of increased user interaction. The revenue model of social media requires gluttony, and its easiest to overindulge on junk. As for the "many people" aspect... That's very subjective and in the context of social media junk food, it is far too many. A balanced media diet, in my opinion, is composed of very little social media.