PERCEPTION AND EATING BEHAVIOR RELATED TO ORTHOREXIA: LITERATURE REVIEW.

The perception and satisfaction of self-image is something intrinsic where each individual is regular in a unique way, found in various processes of change, such as nutritional status, absorption of health and regular physical activity. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between perception and eating behavior related to orthorexia, associating nutritional status and self-image perception with eating behavior in an academic environment. A theoretical and descriptive methodology was used, using the descriptors: Obsessive healthy eating, self-image, body image, academic, the selection was carried out in the databases: Pubmed, Scielo, Google Scholar, with 29 original and review articles being selected. Our results reinforced that excessive eating behavior negatively influences social interactions and can cause psychological problems, this happens due to body dissatisfaction present in both men and women, which can lead to eating disorders.