The surge of enthusiasm for becoming "healthy" is a trend that resurfaces each summer. There's nothing inherently wrong with wanting to lead a healthier lifestyle, but problems arise when pursuing “health” becomes an obsession. Orthorexia nervosa is an eating disorder where individuals engage in "clean” or “health-focused” eating or movement, often resulting in disordered or restrictive behaviors and eating.

While eating disorders all share certain commonalities, it is essential to distinguish between each type of eating disorder to receive proper individualized care. Orthorexia has gained significant popularity over the past 10-20 years, and while it is not officially recognized as an eating disorder in the DSM-5, it is often confused with anorexia nervosa. Some aspects of these disorders overlap, but each presents differently, and it is crucial to distinguish between the two.