Building evidence for the use of descriptive subtypes in youth with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder

DiscussionOur findings highlight the need for further research into the relative merit of subtype‐assignment in patients with ARFID and whether such practice would aid in the recommended treatment. Further research is required to understand whether these categories are generalizable and applicable to other samples such as young children or adults with ARFID, and how treatment options might differ according to subtype.
Source: International Journal of Eating Disorders - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research