Mitrofanova, Elina ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2907-6178, Mulrooney, Hilda and Petroczi, Andrea (2020) Assessing psychological and nutritional impact of suspected orthorexia nervosa: a cross-sectional pilot study. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 34 (1). pp. 42-53. ISSN 0952-3871 (Print), 1365-277X (Online) (doi:10.1111/jhn.12797)

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Abstract

Background: To date, research on the dietary patterns of individuals with potential orthorexic symptoms is lacking. This cross-sectional pilot study aimed to explore the feasibility of assessing dietary patterns with psychological traits and states of individuals with possible orthorexic tendencies.
Methods: Dietary intakes of 10 individuals (two males and eight females) were assessed using 24-h recall. Mean age of participants was 28.3 years; mean body mass index was 21.2 kg m–2. Nutrient intakes were compared with current dietary guidelines and the Eatwell Guide (Public Health England, 2016). Participants completed the ORTO-15, the Eating Attitude Test (EAT-26), the Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised edition (OCI-R), Paulhus’s Spheres of Control (SoC), the Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) and the Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ).
Results: High levels of disparity across participants’ psychometric scores and 24-h recall results were observed. There was no single pattern of self-imposed dietary restrictions among participants. Described dietary practices failed to meet the guidelines for several nutrients.
Conclusions: The results of this pilot study suggest that an extensive investigation of the diets of individuals with possible orthorexic tendencies in a large-scale study would contribute to the understanding of this condition. In addition, the use of multiple psychometric instruments is recommended for diagnosing orthorexia nervosa.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	dietary intake; orthorexia nervosa; pilot study; psychological traits
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > School of Human Sciences (HUM)
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Last Modified:	05 May 2023 07:37
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/38827

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