ARFID-GEN Study

Watch the latest FEAST Webinar "Understanding ARFID and its Genetic and Environmental Causes" any time on the @FEAST_ED website: feast-ed.org/f-e-a-s-t-webi…

April is #autismawareness & #autismacceptance month! Read below to learn a little bit about why it's so important. Stay tuned for more informational content about autism, including how it's related to #ARFID, #pickyeating, and #foodaversion. #ASD

If you or your child deal with picky/selective eating, food aversion, disinterest in eating, food phobia, or ARFID, you may be eligible for @ARFIDGEN research study. No medical diagnosis is needed. Visit arfidgen.org to learn more.

Do you (18+) or your child (7-17) have extreme #pickyeating, food aversion, or #ARFID? We invite you to join the ARFID Genes & Environment (ARFID-GEN) research study! Participation is easy, confidential, & can be done from home. No diagnosis needed. Visit arfidgen.org

What's the difference between #pickyeating and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (#ARFID)? Although the two overlap, there are important distinctions. Read below to learn more. #pickyeaters #pickyeating #selectiveeating #fussyeater #fussyeaters

New blog post: The challenges of parents of children with extreme picky eating and ARFID. #pickyeating #ARFID #pickyeaters #pickyeater #selectiveeating #ARFIDparent arfidgen.org/the-challenges…

Final #ARFID truth for #EDAW: What causes ARFID is still unknown, although some studies suggest that there could be a high genetic component. More research is needed. #NEDAW #EDAwareness #ARFIDawareness #EDAW2023

#ARFIDtruth #3: #ARFID affects people of all genders, ages, and weights. #Avoidantrestrictivefoodintakedisorder doesn't just occur in children and people of low weight - it affects people of all ages across the weight spectrum. #EDAW2023 #EDAW #EDawareness

#ARFID & #autism often co-occur. It's estimated that around 40% of people with autism have ARFID, and vice versa. A recent study found that among 536 children with #ASD, 55% also had ARFID. Read our summary of the research article on our website: arfidgen.org/3231-2/

Do you deal with #pickyeating or have a child that does? UNC Chapel Hill is recruiting people all across the US with #selectiveeating, #foodaversion, and #ARFID for a research study. No medical diagnosis required. Visit arfidgen.org to take our survey. @CRalphNearman

Today's #ARFID truth: Food restriction associated isn't motivated by weight & shape concerns. People with ARFID typically restrict because of disinterest in food, sensory aversions, or fear of GI problems like choking or stomach pain. #EDAW #edawareness #pickyeating

Not everyone with ARFID is underweight or experiences physical effects. #ARFID & extreme #pickyeating can have social consequences like #socialanxiety and isolation, missing out on events, & more. People with ARFID can experience physical effects, psychosocial effects, or both.

#ARFID & #extremepickyeating can have serious physical consequences including difficulty gaining/maintaining weight, nutritional deficiencies, & more. #EDAW #EDAW2023 #edawareness #sensoryprocessing #ARFIDawareness #pickyeater #fussyeater #pickyeating #selectiveeating #NEDAWeek

To dispel myths & misconceptions about #ARFID, we're sharing one ARFID truth each day until Friday. Today's truth: ARFID has serious consequences, which can be physical and/or psychosocial. #EDAW2023 #EDAW #edawareness #NEDAWeek #NEDAW #pickyeating #sensoryissues

New blog post! #ARFID is sometimes referred to as extreme #pickyeating or #selectiveeating. Read our blog to learn more about signs, misconceptions, and answers to common questions. #EDAW2023 #EDAW #NEDAW #EDAwareness #NEDAWeek #NEDAwareness arfidgen.org/about-avoidant…

#ARFID (aka #pickyeating or #selectiveeating) is a lesser-know #eatingdisorder & #feedingdisorder. It affects all ages & involves restricting amount and/or type of food. This #EDAW we're posting info and answering common questions about ARFID and picky eating. Follow for more.

#EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek has begun! #EDAW is an annual campaign to raise awareness, educate others, and support people and families of those with an #eatingdisorder. The theme of #EDAW2023 is #itstimeforchange! #edawareness #EDAwareness

We're excited to announce that the ARFID Genes and Environment (#ARFIDGEN) research study is back online! ARFID-GEN will help us understand the causes of #ARFID #selectiveeating #pickyeating. Visit arfidgen.org to participate.

Our study link is down while we experience technical difficulties...we will let you know when the link is live again so you can participate!

If you or your child deal with extreme picky/selective eating, food aversion, disinterest in eating, food phobia, or high anxiety when eating, you may be eligible for @ARFIDGEN's research study.