ARFID

When we hear the term “ picky eater ,” we often think of a child refusing vegetables or someone skipping onions on their burger. But what happens when the avoidance of food goes beyond preference and starts affecting one’s health, growth, and daily life? Enter ARFID , or Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder —a lesser-known but very real eating disorder that deserves our attention. What Is ARFID? ARFID is not about body image or weight concerns. Unlike anorexia or bulimia