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Self-Assessment of Orthorexia

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Orthorexia is an obsessive and unhealthy fixation with healthy eating. It is not listed as an official diagnosis or classified in the DSM-V. In 1998, the term “orthorexia” was coined. It [...]
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Orthorexia and Perfectionism: Correlations & Facts

The link between eating disorders and perfectionism has been studied extensively, with most researchers and clinicians maintaining that one of the common central features of all EDs involves the desire [...]
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Disordered Eating Levels & Diagnosis: What is Wrong With Me?

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Disordered eating is becoming a popular term within clinical settings and can be part of a severe eating disorder. Westernized societies often have unrealistic views on dieting, weight, shape, and [...]
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Orthorexia and Anorexia – Comparison and Correlation, Part III

The first two parts of this series have shown that the behavioral foundations and consequences of Orthorexia Nervosa (ON) and Anorexia Nervosa (AN) make them formidable disorders to treat. Part [...]
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Orthorexia & Anorexia – Comparison and Correlation, Part II

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Part I of this series made it clear that, while they may share similar properties, Orthorexia Nervosa (ON) and Anorexia Nervosa (AN) are very different disorders. Jump into Part II [...]
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Orthorexia and Anorexia: Comparison and Correlation, Part I

Orthorexia Nervosa (ON) is a reasonably new eating disorder that is becoming more common and more well-known. Many compare this disorder to Anorexia Nervosa (AN) as they have a few [...]
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Anorexia or Orthorexia?

Anorexia nervosa and orthorexia nervosa can and often confused with each other. There are some similarities to both disorders, but there are also many differences. Knowing the signs, symptoms, and [...]
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Social Consequences of Clean Eating and Orthorexia

Clean eating has become much more popular in the last decade. Orthorexia has typically developed from clean eating, and little is understood about the social consequences of these issues. Neither [...]
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Hiding Orthorexia Nervosa: Restricting in the Name of Health

Orthorexia is a relatively new term within the eating disorder field. It is not a diagnosable disorder but is considered a type of disordered eating. Those with orthorexia typically fixate [...]
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A Holistic Approach to Orthorexia Treatment

Contributor: Camille Williams, MA, LCPC, Eating Disorder Specialist at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center A holistic approach to treatment means including all aspects of health and well-being: physical, emotional, mental, [...]
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