What counts as a phobia? A rare disease that causes insatiable hunger In this article, we discuss the symptoms, diagnostic criteria and potential causes of ARFID. We’ve also spoken to mental ...

ARFID is a newly recognised eating disorder ... lack of growth and nutrient deficiencies. The diagnostic criteria also includes psycho-social impacts, such as if a person can't play, study ...

Unlike other eating disorders like anorexia, ARFID has nothing to do with body image. "To meet the diagnostic criteria you need to not have the preoccupation with body, size or weight," Marcy said.