What is it called when you only want to eat one thing? ARFID and Restricted Eating
                                
                                
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                                Approximately 1.5% of adults meet the diagnostic criteria for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). The question of what is it called when you only want to eat one thing can be answered by exploring both the temporary phases and more serious medical conditions.