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ARFID Quiz

Clinically reviewed by Jillian Lampert, PhD, MPH, RD, LD, FAEDLast reviewed August 27, 2026

Wondering if you or someone you care about might be struggling with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake disorder (ARFID)? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when things seem unclear. But you’re not alone in this.

Take the first step toward understanding by completing our ARFID Quiz. Two or more “yes” answers within the eating disorder test strongly suggests the presence of ARFID. Please give us a call at 888-364-5977 or fill out our online form to discuss your results. We’ll find the right path forward together.

Nine Item Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake disorder screen (NIAS)

Please answer the quiz questions honestly. All fields are required.

I am a picky eater.

I dislike most of the foods that other people eat.

The list of foods that I like and will eat is shorter than the list of foods I won't eat.

I am not very interested in eating; I seem to have a smaller appetite than other people.

I have to push myself to eat regular meals throughout the day, or to eat a large enough amount of food at meals.

Even when I am eating a food I really like, it is hard for me to eat a large enough volume at meals.

I avoid or put off eating because I am afraid of GI discomfort, choking, or vomiting.

I restrict myself to certain foods because I am afraid that other foods will cause GI discomfort, choking, or vomiting.

I eat small portions because I am afraid of GI discomfort, choking, or vomiting.

Individuals respond to each question on a scale from 0 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). Subscales are each scored on a scale from 0–15, with higher scores indicating higher levels of each metric (picky eating, lack of interest, and fear). All items may also be summed to calculate a total score, ranging from 0– 45, with higher scores indicating higher levels of avoidant/restrictive eating broadly.

Zickgraf, Hana F., and Jordan M. Ellis. “Initial validation of the Nine Item Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake disorder screen (NIAS): Ameasure of three restrictive eating patterns.” Appetite  123 (2018): 32-42.

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