Steve is a 28-year-old triathlete who constantly consumes a healthy diet. He refuses to eat anything that he deems "unhealthy." He will rarely eat out with friends and even refused to eat a meal that his grandmother cooked for his birthday. He is extremely calorie and nutrient conscious. Which condition might you suspect?

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Orthorexia nervosa may start as an admirable desire to attain a state of optimal health but can evolve into a psychological crutch to exert control, escape from fears, improve self-esteem, create an identity, and search for spirituality.

Steve Is a 28-Year-Old Triathlete Who Constantly Consumes a Healthy