Orthorexia
What is Orthorexia?
Orthorexia, while not an official psychiatric diagnosis, is a term that describes a flavor of anorexia nervosa, where the individual is focused on the quality of their foods being “pure” and “healthy”. The rigid food ideals of orthorexia can often lead to weight loss, emotional distress, and malnutrition.
What is does treatment for orthorexia look like?
Treating orthorexia involves addressing the obsessive aspects of the disorder, often through cognitive-behavioral therapy, coupled with nutritional counseling to restore health and ensure a balanced diet.
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