Orthorexia Nervosa in participants of physical exercise at gyms in Vitória de Santo Antão-PE
Abstract
Introduction: Ortorexia Nervosa (ON) is an eating disorder related to healthy treatment, which can lead to physical, psychological, and social changes. Although physical exercise is directly related to health, it can have a negative influence on eating behavior, practical devices can be used to develop a healthy diet. Objective: To analyze the relationship between the practice of physical exercise and the risk of developing ON in gyms in Vitória de Santo Antão-PE. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study of analytical capacity in three universities in the city of Vitória de Santo Antão-PE. The main behaviors were used: ORTO-15 to identify the risk of ON; Food Frequency Questionnaire for analysis of food consumption; IPAQ to classify the level of physical activity. Nutritional status was assessed using body mass and fat index. Results: The sample consisted of 1007.5, of both sexes, with a mean age of 27.6 ± 7 years. Of these, 82% were classified as very active and 18% as active. According to the results of ORTO-15, 92% of the sample was positive for ON. There was no statistically significant difference between ON and sex, age, fat percentage, physical activity level, or food consumption. Conclusion: The ORTO-15 results indicate an upward trend towards the development of ON in the physical activity study group but independent of the scientists' level.
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