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Condition
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a mental health diagnosis that is characterized by extreme picky eating and little interest in, or fear of, food or eating.
Eating Disorders Blog Library
The 700 Children’s blog covers the most common topics, frequently asked questions and current pediatric health care information written by pediatric experts. This collection of blogs includes information to help you navigate eating disorders and related treatments for your child.
Blog
Food Language and Body Image
Labeling food as “good vs. bad,” “healthy,” or “clean” can lead to abnormal behaviors associated with an eating disorder. When talking about food or eating with a child, conversation should be around the positive aspects of the food.
Condition
Pediatric Feeding Disorder
A child with Pediatric Feeding Disorder does not eat or drink enough food or liquid, or a broad enough range of food, to achieve and maintain growth or meet nutritional needs. The child also may not eat in age-typical ways.
Condition
Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia nervosa is a type of eating disorder in which a person regularly eats excessive amounts of food and then attempts to eliminate the consequences of overeating by vomiting, taking laxatives or diuretics, fasting, or exercising excessively.
Condition
Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is a type of eating disorder in which a person severely limits the amount of food he or she eats to prevent weight gain or lose weight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Access frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Feeding Clinic and Intensive Feeding Program.
Blog
Anorexia Nervosa: Parents as Part of the Treatment Team
What is Anorexia Nervosa? Anorexia Nervosa (anorexia or AN) is a biologically-based disorder that involves restricting one’s food intake, leading to significantly low body weight. Anorexia is accompanied by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of one’s body.
Condition
Feeding Disorders
Feeding disorders are characterized by extreme food selectivity by type, texture, brand, shape or color.
Specialty
Adolescent Medicine
Our team of physicians, advanced practice nurses and other health care experts provides a full range of services for patients ages 11 to 21. These services include primary care and specialized programs for eating disorders, substance abuse, gynecology and more.