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ARFID

Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Explained [ARFID]

What is ARFID [Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder]? ARFID is a feeding disturbance described as a significant nutritional deficiency due to the failure to meet the adequate nutritional and energy needs of one’s body. It is often associated with OCD and anxiety and is more common in adolescents. Unlike anorexia, people with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder […]