Selective Eating Disorder
Selective Eating Disorder (SED) is an eating disorder that is characterized by a person's extreme pickiness when it comes to food. In some cases, the person may only be able to tolerate a very limited range of foods, and often those foods are limited to certain textures, flavors, or styles. SED has been found to be more common in children and adolescents, although in some cases it can affect adults as well. This eating disorder has been linked to development of anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Treatment of SED often involves psychotherapy and nutritional counseling in order to help the individual expand their food preferences and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
← International Journal of Eating and Weight Disorders