We are so glad you are taking the first steps to getting help to improve your relationship with food. It can definitely be scary, with a lot of unknowns. The team at Courage to Nourish is here to help. Below are some questions that may feel overwhelming to answer but can help you identify what you are struggling with, and what kind of support you need. Take your time to answer each question. If you need to take a break throughout the questions for a breather, and to regroup, feel free to do so. It is important to be patient and gentle with yourself along the way. We can help you determine what kind of support you may need to help you in your journey of healing.
Please note - this orthorexia quiz is not to be used for diagnostic purposes.
Do you find yourself hyper fixating the ingredients in foods, macronutrients and micronutrients?
Does not having control of your food choices or ingredients in your food being prepared, cause anxiety?
Do you alter recipes to replace ingredients you consider to be “unhealthy” with ingredients you consider to be “healthy”?
Do you avoid foods that you or society deems to be “unhealthy”?
Do you have anxiety that certain foods are going to cause disease?
Do you struggle with food rigidity, and have a growing list of “food rules” that dictates what you are allowed to eat?
Do you avoid eating out, or avoid eating food prepared by others, for fear of not knowing how the food was prepared, or what the exact ingredients are in the foods?
Do you find yourself obsessing over nutrition labels of foods?
Do you eliminate gluten, grains, sugar, dairy, or animal products for a non-medical reason?
Do you bring your own foods to social events or eat beforehand to avoid eating the food served?
Do you find yourself excessively researching food, and specific ingredients?
Do you spend a disproportional amount of time thinking about food?
