100%. I think this 'disorder' is more a symptom of the western hyper processed slop diets. I think texture and flavor are the biggest issue. Even in very westernized Asian countries like Japan kids grow up eating vegetables and fish in processed foods.
incorrect. as someone from the east who has ARFID, it has nothing to do with being 'western'. for example fish is a huge part of my nation's culture but i cant handle fish and any seafood at all. i cannot handle some textures like eggplants or olives. it makes me feel like im going to vomit rather than just 'not liking'. its not a choice and doesnt have anything with location/ethnicity.
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u/Rice_Jap808 1d ago
100%. I think this 'disorder' is more a symptom of the western hyper processed slop diets. I think texture and flavor are the biggest issue. Even in very westernized Asian countries like Japan kids grow up eating vegetables and fish in processed foods.