ARFID was just added to the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 2013. Health care professionals use the handbook in diagnosing mental disorders.

In recent years, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) has emerged from the shadows, gaining recognition and diagnoses, particularly among teenagers and young adults. Unlike its more ...

ARFID is a serious eating disorder that leads to malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies. Researchers estimate that between one to five percent of the population is affected by the eating ...