Assessment and Treatment of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Abstract

Food intake disorders are costly to treat, with an increasing prevalence over the years, and a higher risk of mortality compared to other psychiatric disorders. Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) , as a relatively new type of food intake disorder, is more prevalent in children and adolescents than in other age groups, affecting their normal growth and development, as well as psychosocial functioning. Currently, there are more foreign studies, while domestic studies are still in the initial stage. Therefore, this paper reviews assessment tools, influencing factors and treatment approaches for ARFID in children and adolescents, with the aim of providing a reference for related research in China.

Keywords

• avoidant restrictive food intake disorder|assessment tools|influencing factors|therapeutic measures|children and adolescents|review