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Could you be orthorexic?

 
 
When it comes to food, we’ve all been taught since kindergarten about the importance of a healthy diet. But some people take it to the extreme. The Today Show reported on a condition called ‘orthorexia’, where people have a severe obsession with eating healthy foods.

Orthorexia is not considered an official mental disorder, but that doesn’t mean it is not a real issue. Orthorexics aren’t concerned with losing weight or counting calories. They focus on the quality of food that they consume–whether it contains pesticides, is overly processed, or uses any artificial flavoring or coloring. Any food fitting those descriptions is strictly cut out of their diet. Orthorexics spend countless hours reading labels, preparing meals and obsessing over food.

The effects of orthorexia impact everyday life. People with the disorder not only have less energy because of malnutrition, but they could become depressed and isolated due to their food obsessions. Cases can run from mild to severe. Because orthorexia is widely unknown, there are no studies or statistics to tell us more about the disorder.
 
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sounds legit to me. i feel sorry for the people who have it though!

by fallsb-ball on 8/29/2011 10:24:18 PM

 
 



MODMODMOD!!!!!!!!! Please answer!
My sister found out I have a Twitter. And she found out I did bad stuff on there. I got on and let her watch me delete it. When she found it I lied and said it wasnt mine. She said she'd talk to me about it tonight. I'm REALLY scared. I feel like crying and throwing up. She says she's not mad but i know she is. Idk what to do. I'm just so scared. What should i do and say?




Hey girl,

I know you're scared, but this is a lesson for you! You shouldn't do things you know are "bad" because, somehow, it'll come back to bite ya. Just take this as a learning experience and try to get through the talk you have with her being totally honest and apologetic. You know you did wrong - so make sure you don't do it again <3 
Lauren C.

by EgirlH.97 on 8/29/2011 9:54:57 PM

 
 

@colorqueen101 it can hurt when you aren't getting the nutrients you need such as calcium, protein etc. so if you're just eating fruits and veggies it could cause some nutrient deficiencies. Smile

by txtingirl on 8/29/2011 9:38:10 PM

 
 

Thanks goodness I don't have it but I'm so sorry about those who do.

by fashionlife on 8/29/2011 8:57:19 PM

 
 



MOD! MOD! MOD!
My best friends younger sister is talking to me about her friend. She feels like her friend has abandonded her. I try to give her the same advice I've seen you guys tell other girls with the same problem, but she refuses! What should I do?




Hey babe,

Just tell her that if she's talking to you about the problem, she has to trust you when you give her advice. You're a lil older and you've been there - and you understand it's her choice to take the advice, but it's not worth it if she isn't going to listen! Keep trying!
Lauren C.

by LittleMissBubbly on 8/29/2011 8:10:28 PM

 
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