lipophobia
Lipophobia is the fear of fats or oils.
Fear of fats
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Seeing or consuming fatty foods
Cooking with oils or fats
coping strategies
Gradual exposure to fats
Mindfulness techniques
Healthy eating education
risk factors
- • History of eating disorders
- • Body dysmorphic disorder
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Lipophobia may stem from societal emphasis on low-fat diets and body image standards.
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