Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a recently defined eating disorder characterised by an apparent lack of interest in eating, avoidance based on sensory characteristics of food or concern about potential adverse consequences of eating (e.g. choking and vomiting), without body image disturbances. The paper reports the case of a 12-year-and-8-month-old girl referred for significant weight loss (~7 kg over 6 months) and increasing selectivity in food textures. At admission, she was severely underweight (BMI 11.96). Diagnostic criteria for ARFID (DSM-5-TR) were fully met. The case highlights the importance of the early identification and comprehensive, multidisciplinary management of ARFID.
Menghi, A., Biserna, L., Barbini, D., Mainetti, M., Marchetti, F. (2026). Paura in gola… ARFID in azione!. MEDICO E BAMBINO, 43(3), 170-174.
Paura in gola… ARFID in azione!
Delia Barbini;Federico Marchetti
Writing – Review & Editing
2026
Abstract
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a recently defined eating disorder characterised by an apparent lack of interest in eating, avoidance based on sensory characteristics of food or concern about potential adverse consequences of eating (e.g. choking and vomiting), without body image disturbances. The paper reports the case of a 12-year-and-8-month-old girl referred for significant weight loss (~7 kg over 6 months) and increasing selectivity in food textures. At admission, she was severely underweight (BMI 11.96). Diagnostic criteria for ARFID (DSM-5-TR) were fully met. The case highlights the importance of the early identification and comprehensive, multidisciplinary management of ARFID.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
