A Cross-Sectional Study: Orthorexia Nervosa In Regular Exercising Individuals For Healthy Life
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Orthorexia nervosa, exercise, healthy eating obsessions, nutrition, body composition
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This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of orthorexia nervosa (ON) among individuals who exercise regularly and to define the factors associated with ON. A total of 206 individuals, (102 males and 104 females) who exercise regularly at least twice a week were included in the study. Anthropometric measurements were taken and body composition was measured by BIA in addition to energy. Also, nutrient intake was done through a 24-hour diet recall and the ORTO-15 test was applied to the participants. Orhtorexia was more prevalent among participants who exercise regularly (81.6%). There was no statistically significant relationship between orthorexic tendency or gender, marital status, education, and income. The mean exercise frequency was significantly higher in individuals with ON than in non-ON individuals. Total dietary energy intake and the percentage of energy from carbohydrates were higher in males with ON than in non-ON males. The percentage of energy from protein was higher in females with ON. Body weight, percentage of body fat, and BMI were higher in orthorexic females than in non-orthorexic females, while there was no difference in anthropometric measurements and body composition in relation to ON in males. As a result, it was determined that individuals who exercise regularly were a risk group in terms of ON.
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