ARFID: What To Know

When speaking about eating disorders we usually hear about Anorexia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and Bulimia, but what is ARFID? ARFID stands for Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. ARFID most commonly develops in early childhood, however, an individual can experience onset at any point over the course of their life. ARFID can share a few characteristics with other eating disorders such as nutritional deficiencies and low weight, however, it has some differences as well. How is ARFID different from other eating disorders?