ARFID: food variety, nutrient gaps, and testing questions
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID, can involve sensory avoidance, low interest in eating, or fear of unpleasant consequences such as choking.
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What’s searchable?Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID, can involve sensory avoidance, low interest in eating, or fear of unpleasant consequences such as choking.
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