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WATCH: An unhealthy obsession with healthy eating

Are you obsessed with defining and maintaining the perfect diet, rather than an ideal weight?

You may be suffering from orthorexia.

While it can be challenging to identify, it is defined as someone with obsessive behaviour in pursuit of a healthy diet.

People who suffer from the condition display signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders that frequently occur alongside other eating disorders.


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