The DSM-5 includes avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. The key feature is:

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Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a relatively new diagnostic category in the DSM-5. It replaces and expands on the diagnosis of Feeding Disorder of Infancy or Early Childhood, which was included in previous editions of the DSM. The key feature of ARFID is eating disturbance where nutritional needs are not met. This can be due to a lack of interest in food, avoiding certain foods due to sensory issues or aversions, or concern about the consequences of eating (such as digestive symptoms). Unlike other eating disorders, ARFID does not involve a drive for thinness or weight loss, and individuals with ARFID may not experience significant weight loss or growth impairment. Therefore, options A and B are incorrect. Option D is incorrect because amenorrhoea and intense fear of weight gain are not key features of ARFID, although they may be present in some individuals with this disorder. Option E is incorrect because at least one option (C) is correct.

The DSM-5 Includes Avoidant/restrictive Food Intake Disorder