Dietitian Course: All About ARFID: Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

ALL ABOUT ARFID: AVOIDANT/RESTRICTIVE FOOD INTAKE DISORDER

Have you heard about ARFID, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder? ARFID became an official eating disorder diagnosis in 2013 with the release of the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, 5th edition). The criteria was added and ARFID became an eating disorder along with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. You may be asking, "What exactly is ARFID?" There are many ways that ARFID is similar to other disorders, but it is a very specified and separate diagnosis. Registered Dietitians have an important role to play in treating this eating disorder at all stages. Those who work with pediatric or neurodiverse populations may be especially interested in learning more about ARFID. In this webinar, attendees will learn what ARFID is, the diagnostic criteria for ARFID, and how ARFID should be treated. Two case studies will be examined.

Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:

Define Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and its diagnostic criteria.

Differentiate ARFID from other eating disorders.

State the signs and symptoms of ARFID and how to assess what treatment is needed.

Live Webinar Date: Jul 10, 2025 (04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Eastern Time) (US and Canada)

Expiration Date: Jun 18, 2026

Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 1.1.3, 3.3.4, 9.2.1, 11.3.4

Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals

Number of Credits: 1.0

Level(s): 1, 2

Total Cost: 1 Site Credit

About the Presenter: Julie Brake, MS, RDN, LD

Julie Brake is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Licensed by the State of Georgia, specializing in family nutrition, sports nutrition, and prevention and treatment of disordered eating. She has also counseled clients for weight management and various nutritional concerns. She received both her Bachelor’s degree and her Master’s degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Florida.

Julie has been a private practice dietitian since 2005 and has worked with families and kids with eating issues since 2002. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as well as the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She is also a member of the Sports and Human Performance Nutrition (SPHN) Dietetic Practice Group; the Behavioral Health Nutrition (BHN) DPG; and the Nutrition Entrepreneurs (NE) DPG; as well as the International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians (IFEDD).She has presented several webinars for Dietitian Central as a speaker since 2017. Her private practice is currently located in Marietta, GA. Julie participates in networking groups in metro Atlanta with dietitians and other professionals. She has provided presentations to professionals as well as to businesses and schools. She also writes nutrition articles and tips as opportunities arise.

Julie enjoys helping others find a healthy balance with eating attitudes and behaviors. She has experience with various approaches and it is her pleasure to work closely with other counselors and professionals to change people’s lives.