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    The document discusses orthorexia nervosa, which is a fixation on healthy eating that can negatively impact athletes. It describes how a student-athlete's preoccupation with only eating strictly organic, sugar-free, fat-free foods is leaving them less happy, social, and their training is not going as well. The document provides information on orthorexia and risks for student-athletes, including compromised performance and health from eliminating too many foods or nutrients from their diet. It also discusses warning signs and getting help if many of the questions about food preoccupations and behaviors apply.

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    ORTHOREXIA

    NERVOSA
    As a student-athlete, I know nutrition and performance go
    hand-in-hand. That’s why I eat only healthy foods—strictly
    organic, and no sugar, saturated fat, trans fat or cholesterol. My
    teammates think I’m too preoccupied with what I eat. It’s just
    that when I eat something that’s bad for me, I feel bad about
    myself, just like when we lose a match. Lately, I’m less happy
    and social, and my training isn’t going so well either.

    CAN EATING TOO HEALTHY


    ACTUALLY BE A PROBLEM?

    TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING HOW IS CHOOSING TO EAT HEALTHY A BAD THING?
    Eating well is important; however, like any behavior, Healthy eating is an important goal for student-athletes.
    too much of a good thing can nudge an athlete toward However, healthy eating intentions that lead to elimination
    negative results. A preoccupation with healthy eating can of too many foods or food groups can result in nutrient
    lead to a form of dysfunctional eating called orthorexia deficiencies, compromised immune function, decreased
    nervosa. Simply put, it is a fixation on righteous or healthy athletic performance and poor health.
    eating. Athletes may use the words “pure” or “correct” to An important distinction between healthy eating and
    describe their food choices. Orthorexia is on the rise, with orthorexia is its impact on one’s social life. Individuals begin
    athletic populations at greater risk with outcomes that to isolate themselves and avoid situations where food
    undermine health. options are seen as problematic. Also, time spent thinking
    about food, planning meals, finding acceptable foods and
    scrutinizing food labels increases. Because they so harshly
    judge their eating habits, their guilt and shame relating to
    food choices increases and self-esteem declines. When
    Following a vegetarian or vegan
    food choices frequently dictate your feelings or mood, it is
    diet or choosing to eliminate foods time to seek help.
    due to allergy or sensitivity does not
    mean someone has orthorexia. IS BEING A VEGETARIAN A RISK FACTOR FOR
    ORTHOREXIA?
    No, following a vegetarian or vegan diet, or choosing to
    eliminate foods due to allergy or sensitivity does not mean
    someone has orthorexia. Student-athletes are able to
    IS ORTHOREXIA NERVOSA AN EATING DISORDER? fuel adequately within a wide range of eating styles. Any
    The answer is no. Individuals with orthorexia are overly eating style needs to meet your body’s requirements for all
    attentive to food and how it affects their bodies, but they essential nutrients. Any unbalanced eating style, regardless
    are not generally motivated by fear of weight gain or of beliefs, will have consequences. Orthorexia is a concern
    body fat. Orthorexia nervosa starts as a desire to improve due to its impact on day-to-day quality of life and overall
    nutrition and performance. However, over time it evolves nutritional status. Student-athletes with orthorexia may
    into a good vs. bad food approach to eating. Orthorexia lose the joy that sport participation once offered and may
    nervosa does share characteristics seen with obsessive- experience variable training outcomes, hindered athletic
    compulsive disorder (OCD), anorexia nervosa or addiction. performance and less focus on performance goals.

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    Information presented by
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    SPORTS DIETITIANS ASSOCIATION
    www.SportsRD.org | [email protected]

    NCAA is a trademark of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.


    WHAT ARE RISK FACTORS FOR ORTHOREXIA NERVOSA?

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