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fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Help for Teens With Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

The smell of fried fish and peeled oranges was already drifting through the room, rising from the kitchen and spilling onto other students' plates. It turned her stomach. An hour earlier, she'd been hungry, but now her appetite vanished. Fish and oranges were among several smells that quietly shut down her desire to eat, transforming hunger into aversion. Emma also noticed that her friends didn't seem affected by the odors that overwhelmed her.
Mental health
Health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

ARFID Is More Than Picky EatingAnd the Condition Is on the Rise

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) can cause severe weight loss, malnutrition, developmental issues, and health complications distinct from normal childhood picky eating.
fromTODAY.com
5 months ago

'Real Housewife' Emily Simpson: I Thought My Son Would 'Starve to Death'

Luke's aversion to food includes a fear of colors, textures, and smells, restricting him to a very limited diet of bland, white foods such as turkey and fries.
Parenting
Parenting
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

'Picky eater' with food allergies is told she's 'childish' and 'needs to get over this'

Food allergies can complicate dating and relationships.
Direct communication about dietary restrictions is crucial in new relationships.
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