Thursday, June 13, 2013

Got Nutrients? Daily Tip

June 13, 2013
In attempts to eat healthfully, some people become inordinately afraid of foods that may be perceived as "bad" and not "pure." This can result in a condition called orthorexia nervosa that eventually leads to nutrient deficiencies due to an overly limited diet.

Consumer Related Article:
Eating Disorder Orthorexia On The Rise
Research Related Article:
Eat Weight Disord. 2012 Dec;17(4):e226-33.

Honolulu Subarea Health Planning Council
Human Nutrition, Food & Animal Sciences
C / T / A / H / R · University of Hawai`i at Mānoa

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