eating disorders
Understanding Unspecified Feeding or Eating Disorder Unspecified Feeding or Eating Disorder (UFED) is a term used to describe a range of eating disorders that do not fit into the specific diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder. While UFED may not have a specific label, it is a serious condition that […]
What is Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder? Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED) is a category of eating disorders that do not meet the specific criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge-eating disorder. It is a serious mental health condition that affects a person’s eating behaviors and can have significant physical and […]
Understanding Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a relatively new diagnosis that falls under the category of feeding and eating disorders. It is characterized by a persistent and severe restriction of food intake, leading to significant weight loss, nutritional deficiencies, and impaired psychosocial functioning. Unlike other eating disorders, such as anorexia […]