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Orthorexia, or orthorexia nervosa is a term coined by Dr. Steven Bratman, a Colorado specialist, to denote what he considers to be an eating disorder characterized by a "fixation" on eating healthful food.
Bratman coined the term in 1997 from the Greek orthos, "correct or right", and orexis for "appetite". Literally "correct appetite", the word is modeled on anorexia, "without appetite". Bratman describes orthorexia as an unhealthy obsession with what the sufferer considers to be healthy eating. The subject may avoid certain foods, such as those containing fats, preservatives, or animal products.
Although the word is entering the English lexicon, the psychiatric community has not officially recognized the condition. Bratman's concept has been widely criticized by those who feel that focusing on healthful diet is generally beneficial and does not indicate a mental imbalance. A first scientific study on the subject was published in 2004.
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The downside of eating too healthy: orthorexia nervosa: Medill Reports: Chicago She directs the eating disorder cli... http://bit.ly/5ZRn33
Wyide (Golfers Gone Wild) Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:47:57 -0000
The downside of eating too healthy: orthorexia nervosa: Medill Reports: Chicago She directs the eating disorder cli... http://bit.ly/5ZRn33
I think Victoria Beckham had an orthorexia nervosa some years ago. Or still
evilbride (Kishi Kanizuka) Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:58:55 -0000
I think Victoria Beckham had an orthorexia nervosa some years ago. Or still
Pretty sure I have a little orthorexia....john tesh just told me so. I don't think that's a bad thing though ?
summermorgan (summer morgan) Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:15:05 -0000
Pretty sure I have a little orthorexia....john tesh just told me so. I don't think that's a bad thing though ?
The downside of eating too healthy: orthorexia nervosa http://bit.ly/5ZRn33
valarcher (Val Archer) Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:07:17 -0000
The downside of eating too healthy: orthorexia nervosa http://bit.ly/5ZRn33
The downside of eating too healthy: orthorexia nervosa: ORTHO_fletcher For example, vegans, who eliminate all anima... http://bit.ly/8OPe2O
RawSkinny (Julia Reeves) Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:28:40 -0000
The downside of eating too healthy: orthorexia nervosa: ORTHO_fletcher For example, vegans, who eliminate all anima... http://bit.ly/8OPe2O
The downside of eating too healthy: orthorexia nervosa: Medill Reports: ChicagoEating disorders probably are as old... http://bit.ly/7SB07x
Saturnan (Satana) Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:05:23 -0000
The downside of eating too healthy: orthorexia nervosa: Medill Reports: ChicagoEating disorders probably are as old... http://bit.ly/7SB07x
BBC News: I am an orthorexic - An obsession with healthy eating could be dangerous, doctors have warned. So what's it like suffering from orthorexia?
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Orthorexia Nervosa - Features an overview of the condition as well as a list of common signs and symptoms.
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Psychology Today: Orthorexia - Too Healthy? - Article features a history of the condition as well as an outline of common criticisms from the medical community on the validity of orthorexia as a genuine concern.
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What is Orthorexia? - Steven Bratman, M.D., offers a basic overview of the condition as well as a simple self test to help determine whether you should consult your doctor.
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