Most people have some foods that they don’t like, and some adults identify themselves as picky eaters. However, extreme picky eating or avoidance of food may actually be a form of an eating disorder. Let’s look at the specific signs that selective eating may indicate a disorder, its negative impact on relationships and mental health, […]
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Are you or a loved one living with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)? If so, you may wonder how this condition developed and what you can do to manage or treat the disorder. Researchers are beginning to uncover the causes of ARFID. We’ll explore the evidence for a genetic link to ARFID and what this
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Parents know the struggle that is a picky child: hiding veggies and making sure foods don’t touch. Thankfully, the struggle usually only lasts for a few years. But what about when that picky child grows up and becomes a picky adult? And what about when “picky” really doesn’t quite encapsulate your child’s experience with food,
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We all have different food cravings that sometimes last days and even weeks. One week it might be chicken, and the next, it’s steak. September might be taco month, and October might consist of salads. Either way, having a craving is very different from a lack of interest in eating food in general. Many people
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While many other well-known eating disorders — like bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa — get all the headlines, ARFID is the silent disorder plaguing the nation. Even if it isn’t as widely discussed, ARFID is one of the more dangerous disorders not only because it’s an eating disorder but due to its nature and how
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Children’s appetites can vary from kid to kid. Maybe they try everything you put in front of them, or maybe they latch onto a few favorites they request every night. Lots of kids are picky about their food. However, there is a difference between having some favorite foods and being overly picky to the point
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