Psychopathology in Adults with Co-Occurring Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder and Higher Weight.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) occurs in individuals across all weight ranges and age groups. While previous studies primarily focused on children and individuals with underweight, research on ARFID in adults with higher weight is virtually non-existent. Therefore, this study aimed to examine whether adults with (1) ARFID symptoms and (2) ARFID diagnosis differ clinically based on weight status (underweight, normal weight, overweight/obesity).

Methods

Adults from the population participated in an online survey and optional clinical interview to verify ARFID diagnostic criteria. Data from 369 adults with ARFID symptoms (online survey) and 77 adults with ARFID diagnosis (interview) were analyzed.

Results

Overweight/obesity was present in

SUBMITTER: Merz AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12503570 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature