Prevalence and Characterization of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder in a Pediatric Population.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a relatively new feeding and eating disorder category in DSM-5 characterized by extreme food avoidance/restriction. Much is unknown about ARFID, with limited understanding of its prevalence and comorbidities in general pediatric populations. This study aimed to classify ARFID prevalence and characteristics in children within the Generation R Study, a population-based Dutch cohort (N = 2,862).

Method

ARFID was assessed via an Index that comprised parent-reported questionnaires and researcher-assessed measures of picky eating, energy intake, diet quality, growth, and psychosocial impact, all in the absence of body/weight dissatisfaction to align with DSM-5 criteria. Parents also reported on child appe

SUBMITTER: Sader M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11562555 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature