ARFID Assessment
A quick, private reflection on avoidant/restrictive eating patterns. Not a diagnosis — just a starting point for a conversation.
Check what applies to you
Your answers don’t point strongly toward ARFID patterns. If eating still feels stressful in ways that concern you, it’s still worth talking to someone.
You checked a few boxes that overlap with ARFID-type patterns. A conversation with a clinician who understands ARFID (not just typical eating disorder treatment) can help clarify what’s going on.
Several of your answers align closely with ARFID patterns. This isn’t a diagnosis, but it’s a strong signal that a professional evaluation would be worth pursuing soon.
Why these questions
This checklist draws on the same pattern clinicians look for when screening for ARFID: avoidance rooted in sensory sensitivity, fear (of choking, vomiting, or an allergic reaction), or low interest in food — explicitly not body image or weight concerns, which is what separates ARFID from anorexia in a real evaluation. The questions cover behavior (how narrow the accepted food list has become), physical impact (weight, growth, nutrition), and emotional response (anxiety around new foods or mealtimes) because all three tend to show up together in ARFID, even though no single item on its own means anything definitive.
Want to talk it through?
Reflection is a starting point, not an endpoint. A brief conversation with someone who knows this territory can help you make sense of what you’re noticing.Related reading
Frequently asked questions
Can this tool tell me if my child has ARFID?
No — it’s a reflection prompt, not a diagnostic instrument. ARFID in children is best evaluated by a pediatrician or eating disorder specialist familiar with childhood feeding patterns, since some early ARFID signs overlap with typical developmental picky eating.
I checked several boxes — does that mean I definitely have ARFID?
Not on its own. Checking several boxes means the pattern is worth a real conversation with a clinician who can properly evaluate it — this tool can’t confirm or rule out a diagnosis by itself.