Understanding Orthorexia Nervosa: A Systematic Review of Meta-analytical Findings.

ABSTRACT: Orthorexia Nervosa (ON) is an emerging condition marked by an obsessive focus on healthy eating, often resulting in impairments in well-being, daily functioning, and quality of life. Despite growing awareness, ON is not currently recognized in major psychiatric diagnostic systems, complicating its identification and clinical management.

Objective

This umbrella review aims to synthesize evidence from existing meta-analyses on the prevalence and associated factors of ON, while critically assessing the quality of the current literature.

Methods

A comprehensive review of five meta-analyses was conducted, focusing on ON prevalence rates, its psychological correlates, and the quality of the included studies. The review also evaluated heterogeneity in findings and the reliability of

SUBMITTER: Moccia L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12708686 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature