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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My son is 12, small and just fell off the growth curve.  I just discovered the term ARFID and am positive my son has it.
He eats no meat, veggies, limited fruits and only white items, consistent since he was a toddler.  Basically his diet consists of buttered noodles, rice, french bread, crackers, french fries, and his only protein is dairy (chocolate milk, milkshakes, mozzarella snack cheese sticks).  And he gets full after just a small bowl of anything (Actually I think he gets tired of eating and has a hard time swallowing).  I think he has food fear also, because he has a severe nut allergy (and other allergies he's mostly grown out of)

I'm so worried about him.  His growth has seemed to stall in the last couple years, while all his friends are really growing.  and he is skin and bones.

I'm searching for a food therapist/speech/occupational therapist, but ones I've talked to are fully booked already.

What can I put in his milks/milkshakes to make him gain weight?  He hates the taste of anything new- I've had no luck with some protein powders/supplements in the past.  But I'm willing to try again.  What seems to have the best acceptance rate amongst the pickiest of kids?
Anything else I can try?[/quote]

OP, I am a registered dietitian.

Question Number One: What does his pediatrician say? Did the doctor refer you to one of the specialists you mentioned? If so, doctor should be able to get you a more immediate appointment. I would also add a psychotherapist who specializes in pediatric and/or eating trauma to your list.

For the immediate, try Vital Protein powdered protein supplement. It's available at Giant, among other places. It's the only one many of my clients will use because it does not add any additional flavor to food or beverages.

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