ARFID Epidemic Unveiled: How One 8-Year-Old Fights Against Crippling Food Anxiety
Rockville, Maryland – When a young girl named Hannah expressed her fear of food at the age of 7, her parents knew they needed to seek help. She had developed an aversion to eating, causing distress during meals and social gatherings. Her mother, Michelle, noticed Hannah’s restrictive eating habits and sought assistance from healthcare professionals. After being diagnosed with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), Hannah began treatment to address her limited food preferences. Unlike other …