Characteristics of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder in Children and Adolescents: A “New Disorder” in DSM-5

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Authors

Martin Fisher · Northwell Health

David S. Rosen · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Rollyn M. Ornstein · Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Kathleen A. Mammel · Oakland University

Debra K. Katzman · Hospital for Sick Children

Ellen S. Rome · Cleveland Clinic

S. Todd Callahan

Abstract

Patients with ARFID were demographically and clinically distinct from those with AN or BN. They were significantly underweight with a longer duration of illness and had a greater likelihood of comorbid medical and/or psychiatric symptoms.

Topics & Keywords

Eating Disorders and Behaviors Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Adolescent Health

Volume 55, Issue 1, pp. 49-52

DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2013.11.013

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