When Picky Eating Goes Awry: The Difference Between Selective Eating and ARFID

Presented by Jessie Menzel, PhD VP, Clinical Programs

Despite the adage that picky eating is “just a phase”, many children don’t “grow out” of their picky eating habits. This presentation will focus on helping healthcare providers understand when picky eating is harmless or developmentally appropriate – and when it crosses the line to become an eating disorder known as avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID.

PLEASE NOTE: This NWAP is from 12 pm to 1:30 pm EST

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Learning Objectives:

1. Differentiate between picky eating and ARFID.
2. Identify warning signs of problematic picky/selective eating.
3. Describe assessment strategies for identifying picky/selective eating that meets criteria for ARFID.
4. Identify treatment goals for ARFID patients with selective eating.
5. Describe at least two treatment strategies for expanding dietary variety.

About the Speaker:

Jessie Menzel, PhD VP, Clinical Programs

Dr. Jessie Menzel is a licensed clinical psychologist and a distinguished leader in eating disorder treatment and research. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Menzel specializes in developing innovative, evidence-based programs for patients of all ages. As Vice President of Clinical Programs at Equip, she oversees the creation and implementation of comprehensive, virtual care designed to transform eating disorder treatment. Dr. Menzel’s career includes founding the Pediatric Eating Disorder Program at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research, where she also served as an Associate Clinical Professor. Her expertise encompasses treating Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), anorexia nervosa, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) using evidence-based modalities such as family-based treatment, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and exposure and response prevention (ERP).

1.5 CE Available

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