Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
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•Last Updated: October 13, 2024
Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a mental health condition in which people who are affected do not consume enough or adequate nutrients due to the avoidance or restriction of certain foods or food groups. This avoidance and/or restriction is not driven by a concern with body image or a desire to lose weight.
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder falls under the Mental Health category.
