Mental Health Disorders - Eating Disorders: Orthorexia Nervosa

Summary of Recommendations and Evidence


 
[C] The following conclusions are supported by limited evidence or expert opinion:
The results of three cross-sectional observational studies suggest that dietitians may be at an increased risk of developing orthorexia nervosa (ON). This finding has not been replicated in university nutrition science students, as the prevalence of orthorexic behaviour in this demographic was similar to matched controls. Caution should be exercised in interpreting the results of these studies, as the screening
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