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Is It Just Picky Eating or Something More? Understanding the Difference Between Picky Eaters and ARFID
Many children go through phases where they reject broccoli, protest at the sight of anything green, or insist on eating the same brand of macaroni and cheese every day. But how do you know if it’s just typical picky eating or something more serious, like Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)? In this post, we’ll break down the differences between picky eating and ARFID, outline red flags to look for, and stress the importance of ruling out underlying medical condi
Jennifer Urich
Jun 16, 20253 min read
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