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Screening for avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) in primary care: clinical presentation and validation of the ARFID-Brief Screener in Swedish preschoolers

2024-09-28 pediatrics Title + abstract only
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BackgroundDespite its common early onset, little is known about the prevalence and clinical presentation of avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) in very young children, hindering early identification and intervention. Differentiating ARFID from normative selective eating is particularly challenging, yet validated parent-reported screening tools are lacking. This study aimed to estimate the point prevalence and describe the clinical characteristics of ARFID in preschoolers. It also e...

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