5 - Identifying What Else Needs to Change

Summary

This chapter will help the reader assess the adequacy of his of her current diet and determine which module(s) (described in chapters 6, 7, and 8) is/are most appropriate to complete as next steps. Key components of this chapter will include:

• Information about common nutrition deficiencies observed in ARFID

• The five basic food groups (from US MyPlate schematic) and the importance of eating a varied diet

• Strategically selecting fruits, vegetables, proteins, dairy, and grains to learn about that will support resolution of nutrition deficiencies, encourage further weight gain (if needed), and/or reduce psychosocial impairment

• Selecting whether to tackle sensory sensitivity, fear of aversive consequences, and/or lack of interest in eating or food, and in what order