Symptoms and Warning Signs of Orthorexia

7. Increased Fear of Relationship Between Health and Food

As the eating disorder becomes worse, many people with orthorexia become obsessive about the link between health concerns and food choices. They may insist that eating certain foods leads to low moods, digestive problems, asthma, allergies, or anxiety. This will lead them to abandon more and more food groups without solid proof. The food in question might affect the individual personally, while other exclusions might be based on scientific research.

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