Why does it seem like misinformation about diet and weight-loss is more prevalent in women's circles?

I'm not sure if this is the best place to post this so mods, if this isn't an appropriate thread topic I'll delete it if need be.

Anyway, I'm not sure what it is, but from what I've experienced in dealing with my mother and sister, listening to things that they hear from co-workers, friends, see on social media etc. It seems that a lot of misinformed diet information is spread more rapidly within groups of women, and I can't seem to pin down why this might be happening.

Now as a not woman, I know that my perception of this is fairly skewed since well, I don't spend very much in depth time in these groups. I want to get some perspective from women on why I might see things this way? Is it because on average more women tend to be actively trying to lose weight? Don't get me wrong, I definitely see my fair share of bro science out there, but I feel that most of it is more related to muscle gain rather that weight-loss.

Not sure why I'm really asking this, I guess I'm just kinda curious and want some perspective.

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