Orthorexia Nervosa: When Clean Eating Becomes Clinical

This educational video will explore the topic of Orthorexia Nervosa, a psychologically motivated obsessive-compulsive disorder involving excessive concentration on healthy eating. Topics include prevalence, diagnosis, prognosis, symptoms, and current treatment options. Finally, this video will include informational and supportive resources for individuals looking to find information on Orthorexia Nervosa, and those who believe they may be orthorectic.

Disclaimer: This video is purely educational. Please get in touch with your family physician should you need assistance, or have questions about Orthorexia Nervosa.

This video was made by McMaster students Niki Motameni, Madison Sunseth, Karanvir Nayyar, and Sonia Kamran in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program.

Copyright McMaster University 2023.

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