Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
- A-B
- C-D
- E-F
- G-H
- I-J
- K-L
- M-N
- O-P
- Q-R
- S-T
- U-V
- W-X
- Y-Z
This is a fairly new eating disorder. Children with ARFID are extremely selective eaters and sometimes have little interest in eating food. They may eat a limited variety of preferred foods, which can lead to poor growth and poor nutrition.
• sensitivity to some types of food depending on the texture, smell or temperature
• only eating a very limited range of food
• always having the same meals
• always eating something different to everyone else
• only eating food of a similar colour
• trying to avoid social situations where food is present
• finding it difficult to recognise when you’re hungry
• feeling full after only a few mouthfuls and struggling to eat more
• taking a long time to eat meals
• finding eating a chore
• being anxious at mealtimes
• chewing food carefully, taking small bites and sips
• nutritional deficiencies like anaemia caused by not having enough iron in the diet