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Answer the questions 24–26 according to the
passage below.

Orthorexia is a term coined in 1996 that refers 25. According to the passage, ----.
to an unhealthy obsession with consuming only A) orthorexia is a well-established medical
nutritious food. Whereas a balanced diet including condition with ample research and diagnostic
healthy food is beneficial, orthorexia takes it to criteria
an extreme level which can lead to malnutrition
and other physical issues. Those with orthorexia B) a healthier, more balanced mindset towards
begin to avoid certain foods that do not meet their nutrition is really essential to breaking free
high standards, which can have adverse effects from orthorexia’s grasp
on their overall well-being. Orthorexia shares C) orthorexia is a form of bulimia nervosa where
similarities with eating disorders such as bulimia individuals restrict their diet to healthy foods
and anorexia nervosa because they are all about
food and control. Its symptoms include worrying D) if not in pursuit of a healthy diet, individuals
about food quality, refusing to eat a broad range with orthorexia can never get help from
of foods, and being overly critical of others’ food healthcare professionals
choices. Though orthorexia is not an official E) only with behaviour modification and
medical condition, healthcare professionals may cognitive restructuring can one get rid of
help by suggesting mindful eating strategies, orthorexia
behaviour modification, cognitive restructuring,
or various forms of relaxation training to
help sufferers change their attitude to food.
It is essential to recognise that while eating
healthy food is important, the way in which it is
approached can cause harm. Thus, it is crucial to
reframe one’s relationship with food and adopt a
healthier mindset towards nutrition.

24. Which of the following best describes the 26. Which of the following could be the best title
relationship between malnutrition and for the passage?
orthorexia?
A) Orthorexia: When Eating Gets Extreme
A) They both cause eating disorders like bulimia B) Harmful Food Standards
and anorexia due to an obsession with food.
C) An Unhealthy Obsession: Orthorexia
B) Malnutrition is not a concern for those with
orthorexia since they only consume healthy D) Mindful Eating Strategies
food.
E) Orthorexia versus Eating Disorders
C) Malnutrition is caused by the consumption of
unhealthy food by individuals with orthorexia.
D) They are two different conditions related to
nutrition that have nothing to do with each
other.
E) Orthorexia can lead to malnutrition if
sufferers have a narrow range of food
consumption.

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