The clinical basis of orthorexia nervosa: emerging perspectives
Nancy S Koven, Alexandra W Abry Department of Psychology, Bates College, Lewiston, ME, USA Abstract: Orthorexia nervosa describes a pathological obsession with proper nutrition that is characterized by a restrictive diet, ritualized patterns of eating, and rigid avoidance of foods believed to be...
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Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2015-02-01
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Series: | Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment |
Online Access: | http://www.dovepress.com/the-clinical-basis-of-orthorexia-nervosa-emergingnbspperspectives-peer-reviewed-article-NDT |