Knowra Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is restricted eating that causes nutritional deficiency, weight or growth problems, or significant psychosocial impairment, without restriction driven by weight or shape concerns.
Sensory sensitivity : Heightened responses to sensory features such as texture, smell, taste, or appearance. Sensitivity to food qualities can make eating certain foods aversive.
Eating disorder : A mental disorder involving persistent disturbances in eating or eating-related behavior that impair health or functioning. ARFID is classified among feeding and eating disorders.
Eating disorder screening : The use of brief questions or tools to identify people who may need assessment for an eating disorder. Screening can flag restrictive eating, but diagnosis requires assessing ARFID-specific criteria.
Bulimia nervosa : An eating disorder involving recurrent binge eating and compensatory behaviors intended to prevent weight gain. Its defining cycle differs from ARFID's persistent restriction without weight- or shape-driven motives.
Fear of aversive consequences : Avoidance motivated by concern that eating will cause outcomes such as choking, vomiting, or pain. A frightening eating-related event can drive persistent restriction.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders : A classification and diagnostic manual published by the American Psychiatric Association. Its diagnostic criteria define ARFID in the United States.
Eating disorder assessment : A clinical evaluation of eating behaviors, health effects, psychological factors, and diagnostic criteria. Assessment examines intake, consequences, motivations, and alternative explanations for restriction.
Binge-eating disorder : An eating disorder involving recurrent episodes of eating unusually large amounts with a sense of loss of control, without regular compensatory behavior. Binge-eating disorder centers on recurrent overeating rather than ARFID's restrictive intake.
Lack of interest in eating : Persistently low appetite or interest in food that limits eating. Low interest can leave intake inadequate even without sensory aversion or fear.
International Classification of Diseases : The World Health Organization's international system for classifying diseases and health conditions. Its current classification includes diagnostic criteria for ARFID.
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