Validating Online Parent- and Self-Report Screening Methods for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Although several assessments have been developed to diagnose or measure avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) symptoms, few studies have validated these tools in nonclinical and adult samples. This study explored the validity of two self- and parent/guardian-report ARFID screening measures in identifying adults and children who may have ARFID within a large community sample.

Method

Fifty participants (divided into two groups: 25 adults and 25 parents/guardians of children) were selected from the ARFID Genes and Environment study, which enrolled over 3000 adults and parents/guardians of children who screened positive for ARFID on either the Pica, ARFID, and Rumination Disorder Interview-ARFID Questionnaire (PARDI-AR-Q) or the Nine Item ARFID Screen (NIAS

SUBMITTER: Ortiz SN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12670330 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature