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Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

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Can You Develop ARFID After Childhood?

Picky eating is common among children and isn’t necessarily a red flag for an eating disorder on its own. However, extreme picky eating that persists throughout late childhood, adolescence, or adulthood is a sign of a more serious issue. Symptoms may look similar to those of anorexia but without a strong desire to change their […]

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Can Previous Trauma Lead to ARFID?

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder characterized by avoidance of certain foods or food groups. One of the lesser-known eating disorders, ARFID has become more pronounced over time as a recent diagnosis, and causes, effects, and effective recovery solutions are slowly emerging as more medical research is collected. One of the most

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How to Know if You Have ARFID

Most people associate avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) with younger children; however, it’s not exclusive to this younger demographic. This condition can occur in older teenagers, young adults, and above for various reasons. Knowing how to differentiate between being a picky eater and having the “silent eating disorder” becomes vital for anyone looking to get

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How to Differentiate Picky Eating from Eating Disorders

Many parents know the struggle of getting their children to eat nutritious foods all too well. Most of the time, they can get them to eat their fruits and veggies with a little coaxing and negotiations, leaving all right with their ongoing development. However, in some cases, these bouts of picky eating could signify something

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