Eating Disorders Terminology

noun a noun referring to a specific type of eating disorder that involves an unhealthy preoccupation with consuming only healthy or 'pure' foods

• Orthorexia nervosa is a term used to describe an obsession with eating healthy food.
• Some people take healthy eating to the extreme and develop orthorexia nervosa.
• I heard she's got a serious case of orthorexia, always talking about clean eating and organic food.
• His orthorexia nervosa is like a prison, restricting him from enjoying a variety of foods.

noun a term used to describe a movement or lifestyle that promotes and glorifies behaviors related to anorexia nervosa

adjective describing something related to or in support of the pro-ana movement or lifestyle

• The pro-ana movement promotes unhealthy behaviors related to eating disorders.
• She's been browsing pro-ana websites for tips on how to lose weight quickly.
• I heard she's into that pro-ana stuff, but I don't think it's healthy.
• The pro-ana mindset can be like a dark cloud hanging over someone struggling with body image issues.