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orthorexia in British English (ˈɔːθəˌrɛksɪə) nounan obsession with eating only foods that one perceives to be healthy Derived forms orthorexic (ˌorthoˈrexic) noun, adjective Word origin C21: from ortho- + ( ano) rexiaExamples of 'orthorexia' in a sentenceorthorexia She also worries that orthorexia has positive connotations.In all cases, however, the diagnosis is the same: orthorexia nervosa.No wonder the term 'orthorexia' chimes with people.Is she suffering from orthorexia because she is obsessed with food and health?And isn't that the first step towards orthorexia?Orthorexia is a matter of pride in many circles, though not my own.The term orthorexia entered the lexicon about a year ago, cited in news stories and written about in blogs.Doctors have even coined the phrase 'orthorexia' for people who are obsessed with healthy eating.Orthorexia is not about how much or what you eat but rather the way you do it.Orthorexia is a product of the extremes that frame any modern discussion around food, nutrition, health and beauty. |