For parents and carers
Practical ARFID
Your child eats a handful of foods. Mealtimes feel like a battle. You worry about growth, choking, or whether this is autism-related sensory stuff. That is the problem this site is for.
Plain UK information on Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. No accounts. No food photos uploaded. No growth charts on our servers. Optional notes stay in your browser only.
On this site
About ARFID
What it is in plain English, signs at the table, and how it differs from picky eating.
Vitamins & textures
UK children's liquids, sprays, gummies and powders compared by flavour and mouthfeel — options to discuss with a dietitian, not a shopping list.
Sip feeds & fortifiers
Paediatric ONS, smoothie and pudding-style feeds, and calorie fortifiers — forms and textures to discuss with a dietitian.
UK resources
Beat, ARFID Awareness UK, NHS links, helplines — plus what to ask your GP.
Notes for clinic
Jot accepted foods, feared foods, and questions before your appointment. Stays in this browser only.
About
Why this site exists. Written by Dr Mark Aszkenasy, consultant community paediatrician.
Medical disclaimer
General information only — not a substitute for professional advice. Talk to your GP, paediatrician, or dietitian about feeding and nutrition.