Table 3.
Sample characteristics of participants in initial pilot study of the Pica, ARFID, and Rumination Disorder Interview (PARDI)
| ARFID | A/R eating | Healthy controls | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | 39 | 8 | 10 |
| Mean age (SD) | 14.59 (3.63) | 13.63 (2.56) | 16.30 (4.79) |
| Adolescents < 20 years old, n (%) | 33 (85%) | 8 (8%) | 6 (60%) |
| Mean BMI Centile (SD) | 31.28 (34.81) | 49.31 (25.91) | 44.98 (28.96) |
| Adults ≥ 20 years old, n (%) | 6 (15%) | 0 (0%) | 4 (40%) |
| Mean BMI (SD) | 20.35 (5.08) | N/A (N/A) | 22.12 (2.96) |
| Sex | |||
| Male, n (%) | 21 (54%) | 6 (75%) | 3 (30%) |
| Female, n (%) | 18 (46%) | 2 (25%) | 7 (70%) |
| Ethnicity, n (%) | |||
| Hispanic/Latino | 2 (5%) | 1 (12.5%) | 1 (90%) |
| Not Hispanic/Latino | 37 (95%) | 7 (87.5%) | 1 (10%) |
| Race*, n (%) | |||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Black/African American | 3 (8%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (10%) |
| Asian | 1 (3%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander |
0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| White | 36 (92%) | 8 (100%) | 10 (100%) |
*
Note: Individuals were given the option to select more than one category for race.