One eating disorder is becoming increasingly prevalent. Though it didn’t even have a name as early as 10 years ago, ARFID—which stands for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder—has seen a 200 ...
Stella was eight years old when she stopped eating solid foods. She went from being a “foodie” to strictly consuming liquids, says Briana, Stella’s mother. That diet soon became problematic for Stella ...
Avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) frequently co-occurs with autism. Some features of autism, such as sensory issues and gastrointestinal (GI) issues, may overlap with or contribute to ...