Gastroenterology · UKMLA & AKT
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
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- ARFID is a DSM-5 eating disorder driven by sensory sensitivity, fear of aversive consequences, or lack of interest in food - NOT by body image disturbance or fear of weight gain
- Affects ~3-5% of children; higher rates in neurodevelopmental conditions (ASD ~17-30%, also ADHD and anxiety); affects males and females more equally than anorexia nervosa
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