The NIAS is a brief screening test to detect avoidant/restrictive eating habits among adults.

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Screening and diagnostic tests for ARFID are relatively new, but data supports the validity of the following tests: 

- Pica, ARFID, and Rumination Disorder Interview (PARDI)
- Eating Disorder Examination - ARFID Module (EDE-ARFID)
- Eating Disturbances in Youth Questionnaire (EDY-Q)
- Nine Item ARFID Screen (NIAS)

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) Diagnostic/Screening Test

Bourne, L., Bryant-Waugh, R., Cook, J., & Mandy, W. (2020). Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder: A systematic scoping review of the current literature. Psychiatry Research, 288, 112961.

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: A Systematic Scoping Review of the Current Literature

The EDY-Q is a screening test to detect issues with feeding and eating among children from ages 8 to 13.

Eating Disturbances in Youth Questionnaire (EDY-Q)

Nine Item ARFID Screen (NIAS)

The EDE-ARFID is a portion of a diagnostic test meant to recognize eating disorders, with the specific module focused on identifying ARFID in patients. 

Eating Disorder Examination - ARFID Module (EDE-ARFID)

The PARDI is diagnostic test for symptoms of various feeding and eating disorders. It appears to be the most accurate current diagnostic test for recognizing ARFID.

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