Is your child a picky eater, or is it something more serious — and how can you tell? Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) goes far beyond food preferences. It’s driven by deep-seated fears of choking, vomiting, or other anxieties that can lead to dangerous nutritional deficiencies. In this episode, Gabe Howard sits down with ADAA member expert Jacqueline Sperling, PhD, a clinical psychologist and Harvard Medical School professor, to break down the signs of ARFID, outline how it differs from typical picky eating, and mention when parents should seek professional help.
This episode has been sponsored by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). ADAA is dedicated to informing the public about anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and related disorders.
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