DR MARIANNE MILLER
CARING EATING DISORDER TREATMENT IN SAN DIEGO AND THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, AND WASHINGTON D.C. FOR ADULTS & TEENS
Understanding ARFID in Adults: How It Differs from ARFID in Childhood
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) often emerges in the context of children and adolescents, but it’s a condition that can persist into adulthood—or even begin later in life. Although the core features of ARFID remain consistent, the way it manifests in adults can differ significantly from how it appears in younger individuals. Let’s delve into what ARFID looks like in adults and how it can vary from its presentation in children.