ARFID
Understanding Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
What Is Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)? Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder characterized by a person’s extremely…
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Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorders
You may have heard the term disordered eating as it is used to describe certain food and body related behaviors, but…
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Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2025
The Importance of Eating Disorder Awareness Week In 2025, Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW) is recognized from February 24 through March…
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Your Baby Doesn’t Have to Like Kale: Baby Food, Food Hierarchies, and The New Yorker
When I was a child, I was called a “picky eater.” I had a small roster of foods that I would…
Read More5 Tips for Coping with an Eating Disorder During the Holidays
When you’re in recovery from an eating disorder, the holiday season, though it may bring significant joy and excitement, may also…
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What Everyone Is Getting Wrong About the Teen Who Lost His Sight Due to a ‘Junk Food’ Diet
A recent article in the Independent told the story of a teen who was “left blind and deaf after living off…
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Treating ARFID: How We Do It
Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder commonly known as ARFID is an eating disorder characterized by the persistent refusal to eat specific foods…
Read MoreTips for Finding a Therapist Specialized in Eating Disorders
Where to Begin Finding a Therapist Specialized in Eating Disorders When battling an eating disorder, individuals should seek out the best…
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The Five “Other” Eating Disorders
The Five “Other” Eating Disorders Other specified feeding or eating disorder, otherwise known as OSFED has replaced Eating Disorder Not Otherwise…
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Diagnostic criteria for ARFID
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is more than simple selective eating. Individuals who have ARFID refuse to try to new foods…
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