Prevalence of orthorexia nervosa among ashtanga yoga practitioners: a pilot study

Herránz, Jesús; Ruiz, Patricia Acuña; Valdespino, Borja Romero; Visioli, Francesco

doi:10.1007/s40519-014-0131-6

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“…Our results indicated that vegetarian diet was directly associated with higher levels of all aspects of orthorexia nervosa (knowledge of healthy eating, problems associated with healthy eating and feelings positively about healthy eating) (H1 was confirmed). These findings are in line with prior studies in the literature that also find that higher rate of orthorexic behaviors was linked to a vegetarian diet [12,17,[40][41][42]. It can be supposed that a vegetarian diet might increase the risk of developing orthorexia nervosa [11].…”

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confidence: 91%

Interaction between Vegetarian Versus Omnivorous Diet and Unhealthy Eating Patterns (Orthorexia Nervosa, Cognitive Restraint) and Body Mass Index in Adults

Brytek-Matera

2020

Nutrients

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The objective of the present study was two-fold: Firstly, to investigate unhealthy eating patterns and body mass index among individuals following a vegetarian diet and those following an omnivorous diet. Secondly, to examine interaction between vegetarian versus omnivorous diet and unhealthy eating patterns (orthorexia nervosa, cognitive restraint) and body mass index using a structural equation modeling approach (SEM). The study included 370 participants: 188 participants following a vegetarian diet and 182 following an omnivorous diet. Unhealthy eating patterns and body mass index were measured. Our results showed that individuals following a vegetarian diet were more likely to engage in orthorexic eating behavior compared to individuals following an omnivorous diet. In addition, they had a significantly lower levels of cognitive restraint and lower body mass index than individuals following an omnivorous diet. Use of SEM method showed that:(1) following a vegetarian diet and orthorexia nervosa were directly associated, (2) following an omnivorous diet and cognitive restraint were directly related and (3) following an omnivorous diet had a greater tendency to cognitive restraint and an elevated body mass index. More research is necessary to further understand the complexity of the relationship between type of diet and unhealthy eating patterns in adults.

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confidence: 91%

Interaction between Vegetarian Versus Omnivorous Diet and Unhealthy Eating Patterns (Orthorexia Nervosa, Cognitive Restraint) and Body Mass Index in Adults

Brytek-Matera

2020

Nutrients

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“…The high prevalence of ON in the current study population is reflected in previous studies, where higher prevalence was found in yoga instructors (86%) [30], dieticians (41.9%) [31], nutrition students (35.9%) [32], exercise science students (84.5%) [33], and patients recovering from AN or bulimia nervosa (58%) [40] compared to the general population (<1%) [29, 34]. These are all populations who take an active interest in their health and body, in the same way that the healthy eating community on Instagram might be.…”

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confidence: 53%

“…Currently the ORTO-15 questionnaire [29] is used to determine the presence of ON. Higher prevalence has been found in yoga instructors [30], dieticians, [31], nutrition students [32], and exercise science students [33] compared to the general population. The prevalence of ON in the general population was recently estimated to be less than 1% [34].…”

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confidence: 99%

Instagram use is linked to increased symptoms of orthorexia nervosa

Turner¹,

Lefevre²

2017

Eat Weight Disord

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PurposeSocial media use is ever increasing amongst young adults and has previously been shown to have negative effects on body image, depression, social comparison, and disordered eating. One eating disorder of interest in this context is orthorexia nervosa, an obsession with eating healthily. High orthorexia nervosa prevalence has been found in populations who take an active interest in their health and body and is frequently comorbid with anorexia nervosa. Here, we investigate links between social media use, in particularly Instagram and orthorexia nervosa symptoms.MethodsWe conducted an online survey of social media users (N = 680) following health food accounts. We assessed their social media use, eating behaviours, and orthorexia nervosa symptoms using the ORTO-15 inventory.ResultsHigher Instagram use was associated with a greater tendency towards orthorexia nervosa, with no other social media channel having this effect. In exploratory analyses Twitter showed a small positive association with orthorexia symptoms. BMI and age had no association with orthorexia nervosa. The prevalence of orthorexia nervosa among the study population was 49%, which is significantly higher than the general population (<1%).ConclusionsOur results suggest that the healthy eating community on Instagram has a high prevalence of orthorexia symptoms, with higher Instagram use being linked to increased symptoms. These findings highlight the implications social media can have on psychological wellbeing, and the influence social media ‘celebrities’ may have over hundreds of thousands of individuals. These results may also have clinical implications for eating disorder development and recovery.

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“…Since the first studies, a growing body of evidence has developed showing that ON is frequently observed in bothgender athletes [21], ballet dancers [27], yoga practitioners [28], and healthcare professionals [29] among others. Most of them are groups of population concerned or interested in their own body to achieve a good physical performance.…”

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confidence: 99%

The prevalence of orthorexia nervosa among eating disorder patients after treatment

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Prevalence of orthorexia nervosa among ashtanga yoga practitioners: a pilot study

Abstract: The results of this pilot study should suggest ashtanga yoga teachers to avoid excessive reference to a healthy diet, which is natural component of yoga practice.

Cited by 116 publications

References 13 publications

Interaction between Vegetarian Versus Omnivorous Diet and Unhealthy Eating Patterns (Orthorexia Nervosa, Cognitive Restraint) and Body Mass Index in Adults

Interaction between Vegetarian Versus Omnivorous Diet and Unhealthy Eating Patterns (Orthorexia Nervosa, Cognitive Restraint) and Body Mass Index in Adults

Instagram use is linked to increased symptoms of orthorexia nervosa

The prevalence of orthorexia nervosa among eating disorder patients after treatment

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