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Table 4 Correlation of each item of the DOS scale with the total score

From: Validation of the Arabic version of the Dusseldorf Orthorexia Scale (DOS) among Lebanese adolescents

Variable

Item number

Item-total correlation

I feel upset after eating unhealthy foods

10

0.738

If I eat something, I consider unhealthy, I feel really bad

6

0.731

I find it difficult to go against my personal dietary rules

9

0.614

I have the feeling of being excluded by my friends and colleagues due to my strict nutrition rules

7

0.463

My thoughts constantly revolve around healthy nutrition and I organize my day around it

8

0.769

I have certain nutrition rules that I adhere to

2

0.673

I can only enjoy eating foods considered healthy

3

0.561

Eating healthy food is more important to me than indulgence/enjoying the food

1

0.644

I like that I pay more attention to healthy nutrition than other people

5

0.723

I try to avoid getting invited over to friends for dinner if I know that they do not pay attention to healthy nutrition

4

0.540