| This study aimed to explore the history and functionality of the DSM-5 eating disorder, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). The purpose of the project was to expand the current research assessing ARFID, and how it mirrors the lack of functionality seen throughout the DSM-5, as well as, previous versions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. The CoRAL method, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Review and Analysis of the Literature, was used and the results from the initial review warranted further research into the diagnosis. A more in-depth analysis was completed of the DSM, and possible ways to increase functionality of the diagnosis were suggested including the use of another diagnostic manual and decreasing the emphasis on symtomology in diagnostic categories. |
