Sarah, a 6-year-old female, presents to her pediatrician’s office for an annual check-up. Her pediatrician notices that she is well under the height and weight she should be for her age. When he asks Sarah’s mom about her eating habits he finds that she will only eat brightly colored foods. Foods that are white, brown, or black are refused by Sarah, including milk, yogurt, pasta, rice, white cheeses. Her favorite foods are corn, carrots, and colorful candy. Which feeding disorder best describes Sarah’s eating habits?
anorexia nervosa
pica
avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
rumination disorder
