Attributes of children and adolescents with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

ConclusionsStudy results highlight the clinical significance of ARFID as a distinct DSM-5 diagnosis and the physical and psychological differences between ARFID and AN/atypical AN. The novel finding that ARFID patients are more likely than those diagnosed with AN to experience chronic, rather than acute, weight loss suggests important related treatment considerations.
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research