Ep. 281: Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) & Food Allergies

About this episode

The episode explores the relationship between food allergies and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) with expert insights from Dr. Brian Vickery.

Safe eating is at the heart of managing food allergies—but what happens when that vigilance starts to feel overwhelming, and food becomes a source of fear instead of nourishment? For many families, the line between necessary caution and something more serious can be hard to recognize. We are diving into the intersection of food allergies and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, or ARFID. Joining us is Dr. Brian Vickery, Division Chief of Allergy & Immunology at Children’s Healthcare...

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Brian Vickery

Topics covered

• food allergies
• ARFID
• eating disorders
• safe eating
• family health

Keywords

• ARFID
• food allergies
• eating disorders
• safe eating
• children's health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Children’s Healthcare

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