@ARFIDGEN

ARFID-GEN research study led by @cbulik and @MicaliNadia 🧬 Think you might have extreme picky eating or ARFID? Visit our website to take our survey.

 UNC Chapel Hill
arfidgen.org
Joined November 2022
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Watch the latest FEAST Webinar "Understanding ARFID and its Genetic and Environmental Causes" any time on the @FEAST_ED website: feast-ed.org/f-e-a-s-t-webin…
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April is #autismawareness & #autismacceptance month! Read below to learn a little bit about why it's so important. Stay tuned for more informational content about autism, including how it's related to #ARFID, #pickyeating, and #foodaversion. #ASD
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If you or your child deal with picky/selective eating, food aversion, disinterest in eating, food phobia, or ARFID, you may be eligible for @ARFIDGEN research study. No medical diagnosis is needed. Visit arfidgen.org to learn more.
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ARFID-GEN Study retweeted
PGC Consortium@PGCgenetics14 Mar 2023
Do you (18+) or your child (7-17) have extreme #pickyeating, food aversion, or #ARFID? We invite you to join the ARFID Genes & Environment (ARFID-GEN) research study! Participation is easy, confidential, & can be done from home. No diagnosis needed. Visit arfidgen.org
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What's the difference between #pickyeating and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (#ARFID)? Although the two overlap, there are important distinctions. Read below to learn more. #pickyeaters #pickyeating #selectiveeating #fussyeater #fussyeaters
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New blog post: The challenges of parents of children with extreme picky eating and ARFID. #pickyeating #ARFID #pickyeaters #pickyeater #selectiveeating #ARFIDparent arfidgen.org/the-challenges-…
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Final #ARFID truth for #EDAW: What causes ARFID is still unknown, although some studies suggest that there could be a high genetic component. More research is needed. #NEDAW #EDAwareness #ARFIDawareness #EDAW2023
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#ARFIDtruth #3: #ARFID affects people of all genders, ages, and weights. #Avoidantrestrictivefoodintakedisorder doesn't just occur in children and people of low weight - it affects people of all ages across the weight spectrum. #EDAW2023 #EDAW #EDawareness
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#ARFID & #autism often co-occur. It's estimated that around 40% of people with autism have ARFID, and vice versa. A recent study found that among 536 children with #ASD, 55% also had ARFID. Read our summary of the research article on our website: arfidgen.org/3231-2/
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Do you deal with #pickyeating or have a child that does? UNC Chapel Hill is recruiting people all across the US with #selectiveeating, #foodaversion, and #ARFID for a research study. No medical diagnosis required. Visit arfidgen.org to take our survey. @CRalphNearman
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Today's #ARFID truth: Food restriction associated isn't motivated by weight & shape concerns. People with ARFID typically restrict because of disinterest in food, sensory aversions, or fear of GI problems like choking or stomach pain. #EDAW #edawareness #pickyeating
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Not everyone with ARFID is underweight or experiences physical effects. #ARFID & extreme #pickyeating can have social consequences like #socialanxiety and isolation, missing out on events, & more. People with ARFID can experience physical effects, psychosocial effects, or both.
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#ARFID & #extremepickyeating can have serious physical consequences including difficulty gaining/maintaining weight, nutritional deficiencies, & more. #EDAW #EDAW2023 #edawareness #sensoryprocessing #ARFIDawareness #pickyeater #fussyeater #pickyeating #selectiveeating #NEDAWeek
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To dispel myths & misconceptions about #ARFID, we're sharing one ARFID truth each day until Friday. Today's truth: ARFID has serious consequences, which can be physical and/or psychosocial. #EDAW2023 #EDAW #edawareness #NEDAWeek #NEDAW #pickyeating #sensoryissues
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New blog post! #ARFID is sometimes referred to as extreme #pickyeating or #selectiveeating. Read our blog to learn more about signs, misconceptions, and answers to common questions. #EDAW2023 #EDAW #NEDAW #EDAwareness #NEDAWeek #NEDAwareness arfidgen.org/about-avoidant-…
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#ARFID (aka #pickyeating or #selectiveeating) is a lesser-know #eatingdisorder & #feedingdisorder. It affects all ages & involves restricting amount and/or type of food. This #EDAW we're posting info and answering common questions about ARFID and picky eating. Follow for more.
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#EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek has begun! #EDAW is an annual campaign to raise awareness, educate others, and support people and families of those with an #eatingdisorder. The theme of #EDAW2023 is #itstimeforchange! #edawareness #EDAwareness
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We're excited to announce that the ARFID Genes and Environment (#ARFIDGEN) research study is back online! ARFID-GEN will help us understand the causes of #ARFID #selectiveeating #pickyeating. Visit arfidgen.org to participate.
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Our study link is down while we experience technical difficulties...we will let you know when the link is live again so you can participate!
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ARFID-GEN Study retweeted
EAT Lab@uofleatlab17 Feb 2023
If you or your child deal with extreme picky/selective eating, food aversion, disinterest in eating, food phobia, or high anxiety when eating, you may be eligible for @ARFIDGEN's research study.
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