Abstract
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a newer eating disorder diagnosis in the DSM-5 that captures a range of disordered eating behaviors that can present across the lifespan. Whereas other eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are notably more prevalent among girls and women than boys and men, ARFID appears to have a more equal gender distribution, and early research suggests that some presentations may be even more common in boys and/or men. ARFID is associated with serious medical and psychological consequences that warrant prompt recognition and treatment. This chapter will cover the current literature on ARFID prevalence, correlates, and long-term outcomes. Recommendations for diagnosis and assessment are reviewed. Finally, current treatment options and their evidence base are described.
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Menzel, J.E., Luo, T. (2021). Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. In: Nagata, J.M., Brown, T.A., Murray, S.B., Lavender, J.M. (eds) Eating Disorders in Boys and Men. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-67127-3_6
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