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What to Know About Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
By Jeff Hayward Your Health

What to Know About Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Previously known as “Selective Eating Disorder,” it is now in the DSM-5 (the official manual of mental disorders) as Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, which is similar to anorexia but not rooted in body image, says the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). Here’s everything to know about ARFID.

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