ARFID, or Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, is an eating disorder where individuals avoid specific foods due to texture, smell, or taste, resulting in a lack of proper nutrients. Previously known as a selective eating disorder, ARFID had evolved into a new diagnosis found in the DSM-5-TR. However, misconceptions and myths surrounding ARFID make this eating disorder more difficult to treat and understand.
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