What is ARFID and does my child have it? Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)  is a mental health diagnosis given to children with feeding problems who are at nutritional risk. Unlike certain types of eating disorders, children with ARFID do not struggle with body image. A child with ARFID can present in many different ways! For example, they may be afraid to eat after a choking episode, they may limit their intake of food due to fear of stomach problems, or they