Orthorexia Nervosa Tendencies Research Articles

Orthorexia nervosa tendencies and risk of eating disorders among culinary arts students: A comparative study with dietetics students.

Students pursuing food-related academic fields such as dietetics have higher orthorexia nervosa (ON) tendencies and are at a greater risk of developing eating disorders (EDs). However, there is limited research available on ON tendencies and on the risk of EDs in the culinary arts field, which also revolves around food. The present study explored ON tendencies and the risk of EDs among culinary arts students and compared them with those of dietetics students. A cross-sectional study was conducted in France, using the eating habits questionnaire (EHQ) to measure ON tendencies, and the SCOFF as well as the eating disorders examination questionnaire (EDEQ) to evaluate the risk of EDs and ED symptoms. The study also included questions about sports practice. In total, 267 students participated in the study, including 144 culinary arts students (51 women, 92 men and one other) and 123 dietetics ones (106 women, 15 men and two others). Culinary arts students exhibited similar means of EHQ scores as dietetics ones (32.99 vs. 33.34) but higher SCOFF scores (52.8% vs.39.8%). In addition, a gender difference was evidenced: women in culinary arts showed higher EHQ, SCOFF and EDEQ scores than men in culinary arts. Linear regression models showed no effect of the type of academic field (culinary arts vs. dietetics) on the EDEQ score but revealed effects of gender, body mass index and hours of sports practice. The study emphasises the need to monitor culinary students and implement interventions to prevent EDs. It also suggests a correlation between food-related education and the risk of EDs, which requires further research.

The Psychological Tapestry of Orthorexia Nervosa: Unpacking its Intricate Relationship with Self-Esteem, Anxiety, and Eating Attitude

ABSTRACT Background Orthorexia nervosa is a pathological obsession concerning healthy eating with associated restrictive behavior. They firmly restrict their diet, eating only things that they believe are pure or beneficial. Purpose This study aimed to understand the orthorexia nervosa tendencies among young adults and their association with anxiety, self-esteem, and eating attitude. Method Purposive sampling was employed for selecting 274 young individuals to participate in this cross-sectional research. Data was collected from an online survey using Test of Orthorexia Nervosa-17, generalized anxiety disorder-7, Rosenberg self-esteem inventory, and eating attitude test-26. Result There were 210 females and 64 males. We identified a tendency of orthorexia nervosa in 105 (38.32%) of participants. A high score on disordered eating attitude was found in people with a tendency for orthorexia nervosa. Level of education (negative), self-esteem and eating attitude (positive) predicted orthorexia nervosa. Discussion Study has shown a statistically significant relationship between orthorexia nervosa and eating attitude. Further clinical study is necessary to determine the cause-and-effect link to psychiatric comorbidities. Translation to Health Education Practice Focusing on consuming healthy food is desirable; however, young adults need education regarding the physiological and mental implications of pathological obsession of eating healthy food.

Evaluation of factors related to organic food consumption and orthorexia nervosa tendencies.

The relationship between organic food consumption, awareness of reducing ecological footprint, and orthorexia nervosa (ON) tendencies has yet to be explored in detail. This study aimed to determine factors related to organic food consumption and ON tendencies in young adults. Also, the relationship between organic food consumption, awareness of reducing ecological footprint, and ON tendencies was investigated. This study was conducted with 887 young adults (58.4% female, 41.6% male, aged 18-25 years, mean age 20.8 ± 2.55 years). Study data were obtained with a web-based questionnaire. The questionnaire included socio-demographic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, the Organic Food Consumption Scale (OFC), ORTO-11, and the Awareness Scale for Reducing Ecological Footprint (ASREF). While 17.2% were overweight or obese, 74.9% had a normal body weight. There were no differences by sex in terms of ORTO-11, OFC, and ASREF total scores (p > .05). Significant positive correlations were found between ASREF and OFC (p < .001), while negative correlations were found for ORTO-11 and OFC (p < .001). A higher ASREF and increased ON tendencies predicted increased organic food consumption (p < .05). Furthermore, higher organic food consumption behaviors and awareness of reducing ecological footprint predicted increased ON tendencies (p < .05). Findings from this study will contribute to a deeper understanding of the factors associated with organic food consumption and ON tendencies among individuals. By shedding light on the interplay between ecological awareness, organic food consumption, and orthorexic tendencies, policymakers and health professionals can develop targeted interventions to promote sustainable and healthy food consumption.

Orthorexia Nervosa Tendency and Affecting Factors in the Students of the Faculty of Health Sciences

Amaç: Bu çalışma, Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi öğrencilerinde ortoreksiya nervoza eğilim düzeyini ve eğilimi etkileyen faktörleri incelemek amacıyla planlanmıştır. &#x0D; Gereç ve Yöntemler: Kesitsel tipteki bu araştırma, Aralık 2019-Mart 2020 tarihleri arasında Gaziantep İli’ndeki bir vakıf üniversitesi öğrencileri ile gerçekleştirildi. Araştırmanın evreni 865, örneklemi ise 594 öğrenciydi. Veriler, 31 sorudan oluşan anket formu ve ortoreksiya-11 ölçeği ile toplandı. Veriler, ki-kare, bağımsız örneklemler t testi ve tek yönlü varyans analizi ile değerlendirildi.&#x0D; Bulgular: Araştırmaya katılan öğrencilerin ortoreksiya-11 puan ortalamalarının 26,56±4,40 olduğu ve %30,0’ının ortoreksiya nervoza açısından riskli olduğu tespit edildi. Öğrencilerin cinsiyet, öğrenim gördükleri bölüm ve günlük öğün sayılarına göre ortoreksiya-11 Ölçeği puan ortalamaları arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark bulunmadı (p&gt;0,05). Diyet yapan, doğru beslenmeye önem veren, günlük kalori alımına dikkat eden, kilo alma endişesi yaşayan, fiziksel aktivite yapan, tüketilen yiyeceğin son kullanma tarihine ve içeriğine bakan öğrencilerin ortoreksiya eğiliminin daha fazla olduğu belirlendi (p

Exploring the Link between Mindful Eating, Instagram Engagement, and Eating Disorders: A Focus on Orthorexia Nervosa

Mindful eating is an increasingly popular dietary practice that may mediate the symptomatology of eating disorders. Orthorexia nervosa is a recently proposed eating disorder characterized by excessive concern for body image, healthy eating, and calorie control. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between mindful eating, Instagram engagement, and eating disorders, with a focus on orthorexia nervosa. This cross-sectional study involving 407 adults explored the interplay between mindful eating, psychological distress, and eating disorders, notably orthorexia nervosa and their association with Instagram use. The data extraction and analysis were conducted employing SPSS v28 and R-Statistics. Utilizing Mindful Eating Scale (MES-16), Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire Short (EDE-QS), Orthorexia Nervosa Questionnaire-Revised (ORTO-R), and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) validated scales, alongside inquiries into Instagram usage, significant correlations emerged. MES-16 demonstrated a robust negative association with both EDE-QS (r = −0.501, p &lt; 0.001) and ORTO-R (r = −0.519, p &lt; 0.001), while EDE-QS and ORTO-R showed significant correlations with depression, anxiety, and stress (p &lt; 0.001). Variations in ORTO-R mean scores were notably distinct across different mindful eating adherence categories (p &lt; 0.001), emphasizing the negative relationship between mindful eating and orthorexia nervosa. Additionally, participants with extensive daily Instagram use displayed significantly higher ORTO-R scores compared to minimal users (p &lt; 0.05). These findings suggest a negative link between mindful eating with eating disorders and orthorexia nervosa, highlighting mindful eating’s potential role in reducing orthorexia nervosa tendencies. Furthermore, Instagram use seems associated with psychological distress and elevated orthorexia nervosa levels.

A study on elite athletes: Orthorexia nervosa tendency is a risk factor for sleep quality.

Elite athletes adhere to strict daily routines, particularly concerning their nutritional habits. However, these practices can occasionally lead to a pathological fixation on healthy eating known as orthorexia nervosa which may adversely affect sleep quality. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between orthorexia nervosa tendencies and sleep quality in elite athletes, as well as to investigate potential differences in orthorexia nervosa tendencies and sleep patterns between athletes engaged in individual versus team sports. The present study explores how orthorexia nervosa tendency affects sleep quality in 249 elite athletes (115 women: aged 19.92±2.48 years, sporting tenure: 8.16±3.96 years, and 134 men: aged 20.69±2.72 years, sporting tenure: 7.85±3.59 years). The orthorexia nervosa tendency was evaluated using the ORTO-11 scale, while their sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. The results of the present study indicate that orthorexia nervosa negatively affected sleep quality (rho = -0.173, p=0.006). Additionally, no differences in the orthorexia nervosa tendency was observed between individual and group athletes (p=0.287); however, individual athletes presented poorer sleep quality (p=0.287). These results indicate that the elite athletes who present higher orthorexia nervosa tendency had a higher risk of having poorer sleep quality.

A Study of the Relationship between University Students' Food Neophobia and Their Tendencies towards Orthorexia Nervosa.

Food neophobia, known as an avoidance of the consumption of unknown foods, can negatively impact nutritional quality. In orthorexia nervosa, there is an excessive mental effort to consume healthy food. Individuals exhibiting symptoms of food neophobia and orthorexia nervosa may experience food restrictions. This study aimed to assess food neophobia levels and orthorexia nervosa tendencies among university students, investigate the potential association between the two constructs, and explore the effect of the demographic characteristics of the participants on the variables. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. The study sample consisted of 609 students enrolled at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University. The data were collected through Google Forms using a sociodemographic information form, the Food Neophobia Scale, and the ORTO-11 scale. Ethics committee approval and institutional permission were obtained for the study. Of the students participating in the survey, 71.9% were female, 14.6% were classified as neophobic, and 47.1% had orthorexia nervosa symptoms. The mean scores from the Food Neophobia Scale (39.41 ± 9.23) and the ORTO-11 scale (27.43 ± 5.35) were in the normal range. Food neophobia was significantly higher among those who did not consume alcohol. Orthorexia nervosa symptoms were significantly more common among married people. In the correlation analysis, no significant relationship was found between age, food neophobia, and orthorexia nervosa. It can be said that food neophobia in this study is similar to in other studies conducted on university students. In addition, about half of the participants had symptoms of orthorexia nervosa. This result is higher compared to other studies conducted with university students. The findings of this study indicate that the participants care about the healthfulness of food.

Kecenderungan orthorexia nervosa pada mahasiswa program studi gizi

Orthorexia nervosa tendency in nutritional studentsBackground: Orthorexia nervosa (ON) is a condition when someone is over obsessive about healthy food, and focus on food quality can lead to disturbed life. One of the vulnerable group is health related student which include health nutrition student. There is no research about this.Objectives: The study aims to evaluate the prevalence of ON tendency on nutritional student, and explore and investigate the related factors between common characteristics and ON tendency.Methods: This study is descriptive research with a cross-sectional design involving 100 samples of nutrition students chosen by proportional random sampling. Questionnaire-based on an Indonesian version of ORTO-15 which has been validated. Data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney, Spearman Rank, and multivariate.Results: Orthorexia nervosa tendency was documented in 38% of the sample (using cut-off point 40). The mean score of the participants from the ORTO-15 test is 39.99± 3.221. Meal frequencies were associated with ON tendency (p=0.040). While no significant correlation between orthorexic tendencies with sex, allergy, dietary pattern, frequent exercising, amount of social media accounts, and accessing social media duration (p&gt;0.05).Conclusions: The prevalence of ON tendencies in nutritional students is 38%. The factor that influences the tendency to ON is the frequency of eating.

The Predictive Effects of Obsessive Beliefs, Metacognition and Eating Attitudes on Orthorexia Nervosa Tendency

The Predictive Effects of Obsessive Beliefs, Metacognition and Eating Attitudes on Orthorexia Nervosa Tendency

Exploring the relationship between dysfunctional metacognitive processes and orthorexia nervosa: the moderating role of emotion regulation strategies

BackgroundDysfunctional metacognitive processes and emotional dysregulation have been widely documented in the eating disorder literature. Despite numerous research and recent consensus suggesting the categorization of orthorexia nervosa as a form of eating disorder, no previous study has examined whether aberrant metacognitive processes also correlate with orthorexia nervosa tendencies. This paper investigates potential associations between symptoms of orthorexia nervosa and dysfunctional metacognitive processes while also exploring whether such relationships may be influenced by adaptive/maladaptive emotion regulation strategies.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study in all Lebanese governorates. In total, 423 Lebanese adults completed an online questionnaire including the Teruel Orthorexia Scale, the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire, the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale – 16 Item Version, and the Metacognitions Questionnaire – Short Form.ResultsHigher physical activity, expressive suppression, emotion regulation difficulties, positive metacognitive beliefs about worry, and need to control thoughts were significantly associated with higher orthorexia nervosa. Additionally, the emotion regulation strategies moderated the relationships between two dysfunctional metacognitive processes and orthorexia nervosa. Specifically, cognitive self-consciousness was negatively related to orthorexia nervosa only in individuals with low (versus higher) emotion suppression (maladaptive emotion regulation strategy). In contrast, negative beliefs about worry uncontrollability and danger positively predicted orthorexia nervosa only in individuals with lower (versus high) cognitive reappraisal (adaptive emotion regulation strategy). Lower socio-economic status and having a university level of education compared to secondary level were significantly associated with lower orthorexia nervosa.ConclusionOur study provides the first empirical evidence for the existence of significant associations between dysfunctional metacognitive processes and orthorexia nervosa. It also highlights that these pathways are considerably modulated by individuals’ ability to regulate their emotions adaptively versus maladaptively. Our findings thus suggest that therapies aimed at improving thought monitoring and emotional regulation may be beneficial for individuals with symptoms of orthorexia nervosa.

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN ORTHOREXIA NERVOSA AND SOCIAL MEDIA USE IN NURSING STUDENTS

This cross-sectional and descriptive study investigated the correlation between orthorexia nervosa and social media use in nursing students. The study sample consists of 339 students who volunteered to participate in the research. Data were collected using the Sociodemographic Data Form, the Social Media Use Integration Scale (SMUIS), and the ORTO-11 scale. The mean ORTO-11 scale score of the nursing students was 27.98 ± 4.92, and 30.38% were under 25 points. A significant negative relationship was found between the ORTO-11 scores and the SMUIS total scores (r = -0.136, p=0.01), the Integration into Social Routines sub-dimension (r = -0.138, p=0.01), and the duration of social media use (r = -0.11, p = 0.04). It was found that there was no difference between orthorexia tendencies according to the type of social media tools used by the students, but the orthorexia nervosa tendency increased as the duration of social media use increased. Curriculum studies can be recommended so that nursing faculty students can reach accurate information about the effects of social media and healthy nutrition.

Health perceptions and orthorexia nervosa tendencies among academics.

The aimof this study was to determine the perception of academicians' health status, identify academicians' orthorexia nervosa(ON) tendencies, and identify the factors associated with academicians' ON tendencies. Personal information form (14 questions), Perception of Health status Scale, and ON(ORTO-11) Scale were used in data collection. The mean age of the participants was 42.23 ± 8.18. Of the academicians, 77.6% were female and 38.8% were in health-related departments. The health perception mean score was 1.82 ± 0.64. The average score of the ORTO-11 Scale was 22.86 ± 4.00, and 84.5% were found to be at riskof ON. There was a correlation between perception of health status and ORTO-11 (r = -0.286; p < 0.05). Most of the academicians had a high tendency to ON. However, it is necessary to increase their awareness by providing training. Further studies should be carried out for certain diagnosis of ON.

Eating disorders and their relationship with menopausal phases among a sample of middle-aged Lebanese women

ObjectivesThe objective of our study was to evaluate the association between the transition to menopause, body dissatisfaction, and abnormal eating habits (restrained eating, binge eating, and orthorexia nervosa) in a sample of middle-aged Lebanese women.MethodsA cross-sectional study conducted between July 2019 and January 2020 enrolled 1001 women aged 40 years and above from all Lebanese governorates. Data were collected by face-to-face interviews with all participants. The Body dissatisfaction subscale of the Eating Disorder Inventory‑second version was used to assess body dissatisfaction, whereas the Binge Eating Scale, Dutch Restrained Eating Scale, ORTO-15, Dusseldorf Orthorexia Scale (DOS), and Teruel Orthorexia Scale (TOS) were used to assess eating disorders (binge eating, restrained eating and orthorexia nervosa respectively. Multivariable analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) was used to compare multiple measures among the three menopausal phases, after adjustment over potential confounding variables (age, monthly income, body mass index, marital status, education level, and body dissatisfaction).ResultsPostmenopause was significantly associated with more orthorexia nervosa tendencies (lower ORTO-15 scores) than premenopause (β = − 1.87; p = 0.022). Perimenopause was associated with more binge eating (β = 1.56; p = 0.031), and less orthorexia nervosa (as measured by the DOS) than premenopause, with this association tending to significance (β = − 1.10; p = 0.051). Furthermore, higher body dissatisfaction was significantly associated with higher restrained eating (β = 0.02; p < 0.001), binge eating (β = 0.48; p < 0.001), and orthorexia nervosa as measured by ORTO-15 (β = − 0.17; p < 0.001) and TOS (β = 0.08; p = 0.002), but not DOS.ConclusionOur study showed that menopausal stages are associated with some disordered eating behaviors (binge eating and orthorexia nervosa) among middle-aged women. Those results may serve as a first step towards spreading awareness among women within this age group regarding eating attitudes. Moreover, healthcare professionals should screen for the presence of disordered eating during those women’s routine visits to the clinics.

Changes in diet, lifestyle, and Orthorexia Nervosa tendency during the COVID-19 pandemic: A web-based study.

ObjectiveDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, our diet and lifestyle have changed significantly. In this study, it was aimed to determine the changes in diet, body weight and Orthorexia Nervosa (ON) tendency in the pandemic.MethodThis cross-sectional study was carried out among adults (n = 945). An online questionnaire was used to determine nutrition, lifestyle factors and ON tendency (via Google Docs). The questionnaire was also shared on social media groups and pages (instagram, twitter and facebook) managed by registered dietitians.ResultsDuring the COVID-19 pandemic individuals' body weight and total food consumption increased by 51.0% and 57.2%, respectively. Increased screen time (OR: 1.912, 95% CI: 1.374–2.661 p < 0.001), sleeping time (OR: 3.630, 95% CI: 2.551–5.166 p < 0.001) and decreased physical activity (OR: 2.051, 95% CI: 1.198–3.509 p < 0.01) were associated with weight gain. The ON tendency increased in all groups according to the change in food consumption status (p < 0.05).ConclusionsConsidering the ongoing pandemic, individuals should be provided with adequate nutritional support. It is very important to get that support from nutritionists in order to monitor and control body weight and ON tendency.

The evaluation of orthorexia nervosa tendency in primary health care workers

Purpose: The purpose of the current study was to assess the tendency and frequency of orthorexia nervosa (ON) among primary health care workers. At the same time, it was our special purpose to evaluate its relation with eating attitude disorders and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with the participation of primary health care workers in Istanbul, Turkey, in September-October 2016. The total number of 202 primary health care workers were composed of physicians and nurses. We reached 72.2% (n=156) of the research population. Participants completed a questionnaire inquiring about sociodemographic characteristics, and also three scales, namely ORTO11, Eating Attitude Test-40 (EAT-40), and Maudsly Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory (MOCI). Results: The mean ORTO-11 score of the participants was 26.8±4.8. The ORTO-11 score was higher in the physicians (27.8±4.62) than in the nurses (25.8±5.01) (p=0.018). Therefore, physicians tend to have less tendency for ON. There was a low but statistically significant correlation between the scores of ORTO-11 and EAT-40 (rho=- 0.299 and p&lt;0.001) and MOCI (rho=-0.261 and p=0.001). EAT-40 and MOCI (rho=0.192 and p=0.016) scores were found to be statistically significant at low correlation. Conclusions: The tendency of ON, eating attitude disorder and obsessive-compulsive symptoms were found to be higher in nurses as compared to physicians as far as occupational groups were concerned. There can be a relation between ON tendency and eating attitude disorders and obsessivecompulsive symptoms. Keywords: orthorexia nervosa; eating attitude disorders; obsessive-compulsive symptoms; primary health care workers

Psychological Correlates of Excessive Healthy and Orthorexic Eating: Emotion Regulation, Attachment, and Anxious-Depressive-Stress Symptomatology.

Orthorexia nervosa, the pathological obsession with eating healthy, shares risks and significant comorbidity with other mental disorders. Based on a behavioral conceptualization of the overlap, emotion regulation, attachment style, and anxious-depressive-stress symptomatology are prominent but insufficiently researched endophenotypes for orthorexia nervosa. This study aimed at identifying ways in which difficulties in emotion regulation and attachment-related anxiety and avoidance become apparent in orthorexia nervosa and healthy orthorexia. Additionally, the moderating role of anxious, depressive, and stress symptoms was explored. A convenience sample of 399 adults (266 women) completed questionnaires to measure orthorexia nervosa and healthy orthorexia, difficulties in emotion regulation, partnership-related bond, and anxious-depressive-stress symptomatology. The healthy orthorexia subscale was negatively associated with lack of emotional awareness but no other subscale of difficulties in emotion regulation or attachment-related anxiety and avoidance. Orthorexia nervosa scores were positively linked to difficulties in emotion regulation as well as attachment-related anxiety and avoidance. Multiple linear regression indicated non-acceptance of emotional responses and impulse control difficulties to be the strongest predictors for orthorexia nervosa. Both subscales also mediated the effects of attachment style on orthorexia nervosa with anxious-depressive-stress symptomatology moderating some of these effects. Individuals with higher orthorexia nervosa tendencies showed difficulties in emotion regulation, a common feature also of affective and eating disorders. Improvement in understanding the psychological features of orthorexia nervosa can enable a better differentiation from other disorders, advances in the development of treatment approaches and treatment planning, and outlines directions for future research on mechanisms.

Evaluation of orthorexia nervosa tendency and fear of COVID-19 in university students receiving health education

Purpose This study aims to evaluate level of fear and the tendency toward orthorexia nervosa (ON) during the COVID-19 pandemic in the university students receiving health education. Design/methodology/approach A total of 765 students, consisting of 626 females (81.8%) and 139 males (18.2%) were included in the study. The demographic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, Eating Attitude Test-26 (EAT-26), Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) and the tendency toward ON were assessed using an online questionnaire. Findings The FCV-19S scores differed according to gender and were higher in the female students (P &lt; 0.001). In students with a high EAT-26 score, the tendency toward ON was higher (P &lt; 0.001). According to estimated regression models, a unit increase of the FCV-19S scores led to a decrease of 0.10 points in the Orthorexia Nervosa Evaluation Scale-11 (ORTO-11) scores. It was determined that students with high FCV-19S scores had a tendency toward ON and increased EAT-26 scores (P &lt; 0.001 and P = 0.004, respectively). There was a weak negative correlation between the FCV-19S score and the ORTO-11 score (P &lt; 0.001) and a weak positive correlation between the FCV-19S score and the EAT-26 score (P = 0.001). Originality In this cross-sectional study, it was determined that the fear of COVID-19 was related to an increase in the tendency toward ON and eating attitude in students receiving health education. Because of the fear and ON tendencies of students due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it would be beneficial to provide education on adequate and balanced nutrition during this period.

Prevalence of Orthorexia Nervosa among Medical Students in Chennai

Background: Orthorexia nervosa (ON) is characterised by an obsession with healthy eating, which may lead to severe physical, psychological and social disorders. It is particularly important to study this problem in order to improve early detection and treatment. Aim and Objective: The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of Orthorexia Nervosa in among medical students in Chennai. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study done at a medical college, among undergraduate medical students. After institutional ethical committee approval, the study was conducted on 306 students. Sociodemographic details were collected and ORTHO-15 questionnaire was used to estimate the prevalence of Orthorexia Nervosa. Data was entered in excel and analysed using SPSS version 22. Chi-square test and Multiple logistic regression were used for data analysis. p- value &lt; 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: The prevalence of Orthorexia Nervosa among undergraduate medical students was 69.93% (95% CI 64.46 to 75.02%). No significant association was found between age group, gender, BMI category, place of stay and Orthorexia Nervosa. Conclusion: Orthorexia Nervosa tendency is common among medical students. Better awareness of healthy eating will help prevention of the problem.

Prevalence of Orthorexia Nervosa among Medical Students in Chennai

Background: Orthorexia nervosa (ON) is characterised by an obsession with healthy eating, which may lead to severe physical, psychological and social disorders. It is particularly important to study this problem in order to improve early detection and treatment. Aim and Objective: The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of Orthorexia Nervosa in among medical students in Chennai. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study done at a medical college, among undergraduate medical students. After institutional ethical committee approval, the study was conducted on 306 students. Sociodemographic details were collected and ORTHO-15 questionnaire was used to estimate the prevalence of Orthorexia Nervosa. Data was entered in excel and analysed using SPSS version 22. Chi-square test and Multiple logistic regression were used for data analysis. p- value &lt; 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: The prevalence of Orthorexia Nervosa among undergraduate medical students was 69.93% (95% CI 64.46 to 75.02%). No significant association was found between age group, gender, BMI category, place of stay and Orthorexia Nervosa. Conclusion: Orthorexia Nervosa tendency is common among medical students. Better awareness of healthy eating will help prevention of the problem.

COVID-19 Pandemisi Döneminde Beslenme ve Diyetetik Bölümü Öğrencilerinin Yaşam Doyumu Düzeyi ve Ortoreksiya Nervoza Eğilimi Arasındaki İlişkinin Belirlenmesi ve Besin Seçimi ve Tüketim Sıklığı Açısından Farklılıkların Değerlendirilmesi: Kesitsel Çalışma

Amaç: Bu çalışmada, diyetisyen adayı öğrencilerinin ortoreksiya nervoza (ON) eğilimi ile yaşam doyum düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkinin araştırılması ve besin tercihleri ve tüketim sıklıklarının hem ON eğilimi hem de yaşam doyumu düzeyine etkilerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Tekirdağ Namık Kemal Üniversitesi Beslenme ve Diyetetik Bölümünde öğrenim gören 283 öğrenci araştırmaya dâhil edilmiştir. Yaşam Doyumu Ölçeği, ORTO-11 Ölçeği, Besin Tüketim Sıklığı Anketi ile sosyodemografik bilgileri içeren kişisel bilgi formu katılımcılara 'Google Dokümanlar' üzerinden sunularak veriler toplanmıştır. ON değişkeni ile yaşam doyumu değişkeni arasındaki ilişkinin belirlenmesinde Spearman korelasyon analizi kullanılmıştır. İkili grup değişkenlerin karşılaştırmalarında t-testi ya da Mann-Whitney U testi, çoklu karşılaştırmalar için tek yönlü varyans analizi testi kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Araştırmaya dâhil olan diyetisyen adayı öğrencilerin %64,7'sinin ortorektik eğilimler gösterdiği saptanmıştır. Öğrencilerin ON eğilim düzeylerinin: 1) Yemek yerken kalori hesabı yapanlarda yapmayanlara kıyasla; 2) Şişmanlama endişesi olanlarda olmayanlara kıyasla; 3) İkinci sınıfta öğrenim görenlerde 3. sınıftakilere kıyasla; istatistiksel olarak anlamlı derecede daha yüksek olduğu saptanmıştır. Öğrencilerin yaşam doyumu düzeylerinin ortalama bir değere sahip olduğu bulunmuştur. Yaşam doyumu ve ON eğilimi arasında anlamlı bir ilişki durumu bulunamamıştır. Tam yağlı yoğurt, kuru baklagil, zeytinyağı, sütlü tatlı ve alkol tüketimi ile ON eğilimi arasında; dana eti, domates ve havuç tüketimi ile de yaşam doyumu düzeyi arasında anlamlı olarak farklılık olduğu saptanmıştır. Sonuç: Koronavirüs hastalığı-2019 pandemisi döneminde, diyetisyen adayı öğrencilerin ortorektik yeme davranışları yaşam doyumu düzeyi arasında anlamlı bir ilişki durumu saptanamazken, bazı besinlerin tüketim sıklığının ON eğilimi ve yaşam doyumu üzerinde etkisi olduğu görülmüştür.