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The Rise of "ARFID" and Toxic Food Trends
Adding fuel to the fire are new trends like purported "ARFID" (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) content on TikTok. Many users claim to have ARFID, often describing themselves as highly selective or picky eaters, sometimes restricting their diet to chicken nuggets and fries. These videos often garner sympathy and views, even when they showcase behaviors that are clinically questionable or harmful.