What is ARFID?

Max points: 5 Type: Mental Disorder Explainer

This content explains Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), a serious eating disorder different from picky eating or body image concerns. It highlights symptoms, health risks, and links with other conditions, while pointing to helpful resources and support for those affected.

Channel: ADAA_Anxiety Duration: 0:01:20

Questions

1. Which of the following can ARFID lead to?

Becoming addicted to junk food Eating too much food Excessive weight gain Not getting enough nutrients to stay healthy

2. ARFID can occur in which groups of people?

Both children and adults Only adults Only children Only teenagers

3. What does ARFID stand for?

Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Adaptive Restrictive Feeding in Infants Disorder Atypical Restrictive Food Interaction Disorder Anxiety Related Food Intake Disorder

4. Why do people with ARFID avoid certain foods?

Because they prefer eating alone Because they dislike how foods look, taste, feel, or smell Because they want to follow a strict diet plan Because of concerns about weight or body image

5. Which mental health conditions may occur alongside ARFID?

Diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, arthritis Alzheimer's, dementia, epilepsy, stroke Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, insomnia Depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, autism spectrum

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