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Eight-Year-Old Faces Nutritional Struggles Due to ARFID

11/7/2025

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Eight-year-old Mohammad Farhad has avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), a sensory reaction that limits his choices.
His mother, Ramzia El Annan, says ARFID is not picky eating but a real nutritional challenge.
Mohammad requires significant effort to obtain nutrition and therapy, and he fears choking.
Treatments often involve cognitive behavioral therapy, but services are limited for younger patients.

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Story summary

Eight-year-old Mohammad Farhad has avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), a sensory reaction that limits his choices.
His mother, Ramzia El Annan, says ARFID is not picky eating but a real nutritional challenge.
Mohammad requires significant effort to obtain nutrition and therapy, and he fears choking.
Treatments often involve cognitive behavioral therapy, but services are limited for younger patients.