Anorexia athletica

[lkkz]

Has anyone ever heard of this term? It is a form of compulsive exercise, a "sub-level" of an eating disorder. If anyone has heard of this, please advise me if you know of any literature on the subject. I am doing research for a professor and haven't had much luck finding specific information. Thanks!

LKKZ

 

[Marnie]

I've heard of this. It's a relatively new term but there is growing research on the subject. I've also heard of "orthorexia" where someone is obsessed with eating healthy and "dietary purity." A friend of mine is currently seeking help for this disorder, as she has gone from a healthy concern to a compulsive obsession with healthy eating.

Anyway, here are some links:

http://www.anred.com/defslesser.html
http://www.nedic.ca/glossary.html
http://www.hvmedweb.com/mw1/updates/sportsrelatedeatingdisordersdcdh.htm
http://www.orthorexia.com
http://my.webmd.com/content/article/1728.64424

marnie

 

[Bobbi]

Sounds like "exercise bulimia" which is to "purge" caloric intake by exercising obsessively.

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[lkkz]

Thank you so much, I will check them out!