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Understanding ARFID in DSM-5 by Camilla Vale is a document available to read on EtoBox.
ARFID is a new diagnosis in the DSM-5 that describes patients who have difficulty meeting their nutritional needs due to avoidance of food rather than body image concerns. It involves a heterogeneous set of etiologies including selective eating since childhood, anxiety, gastrointestinal issues, history of choking/vomiting, food allergies, and other reasons. Evaluation and management involves a multidisciplinary team but approaches may vary significantly depending on the individual patient
- Author
- Camilla Vale
- Language
- EN