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UNDERSTANDING ARFID: Raising Awareness and Breaking the fear of the Unknown

In a world where discussions about eating disorders often centre around anorexia nervosa and bulimia, there exists a lesser-known yet equally significant condition called ARFID (Avoidant/ Restrictive Food Intake Disorder).

Written by: Ioanna Gourgouleti Specialist Mental Health Dietitian, Bsc (Hons) of Dietetics, HCPC registered

References

  1. https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/about-eating-disorders/types/arfid/