Orthorexia
/ˈɔːθəˌrɛksɪə/
noun
1.
a disorder characterized by a morbid obsession with eating healthy foods only
noun
an obsession with eating only ‘healthy’ food; also called orthorexia nervosa
Examples
The yoga instructor seems to be suffering from orthorexia.
Usage Note
orthorexic adj
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