Researcher speaks out about avoidant restrictive food intake disorder

Posted November 11th 2026

A researcher from the National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) has spoken out about a lesser-known eating disorder called avoidant restrictive food intake disorder.

We’re delighted to announce that researcher, Dr Sam Chawner recently spoke out about avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) on the Full of Beans podcast.

Dr Sam Chawner is conducting research on ARFID.

ARFID is an eating disorder where individuals restrict the amount of food, or types of food that they eat. According to Dr Chawner, it is estimated that ARFID is as common as autism, but little is often known about it.

In the podcast with Full of Beans podcast host, Hannah Hickinbotham, Sam talks about gaps in ARFID research and the project he’s helping to expand with King’s College London.

• Listen now on Full of Beans

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