I think it's more like "I only eat salads and Diet Coke" instead of "I eat balanced meals with the occasional treat like a soda."

It says "perception of eating healthy", so like folks that "only eat organic" but it's all pre-packaged line-produced garbage and labeled as organic instead of actually being healthy and nutritious.

I see the article’s point because I’ve seen some extreme behavior, having worked in the addiction field. There are some who have no flex in what they eat and can be extreme (like my friend). It doesn’t pay off for her health and she spends way too much money. (It’s gone on for years). The issue is only when the healthy eating obsession actually turns into harm of oneself or others. Eating health conscious is…healthy. Being obsessed to your own detriment or that of others is where it becomes a “disorder.” Some people have legit food issues, like allergies or real intolerances that cause illness… others pick up obsessions because they’re trendy. Then it leads to disordered eating. Most of us who just want to eat clean, simple food don’t fall into these categories.

I can see your side of the argument too. You're not wrong.