Table 2.
Patient Comparison Between ARFID And AN Groups (average)
| Characteristic | ARFID Group (n=13) | AN Group (n = 79) | P-valuea | Effect Sizeb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average (SD) | ||||
| Age at admission (years) | 10.7 (2.5) | 12.7 (1.4) | <0.05 | 1.31 |
| BMI at admission (kg/m2) | 13.0 (1.5) | 13.5 (1.5) | 0.24 | 0.37 |
| % EBW at admission (%) | 74.4 (8.5) | 71.6 (7.1) | 0.28 | 0.39 |
| % IBW at admission (%) | 74.3 (9.0) | 70.0 (6.7) | 0.12 | 0.61 |
Notes: aWelch’s t test, bCohen’s d.
Abbreviations: ARFID, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder; AN, anorexia nervosa; BMI, body mass index; EBW, expected body weight; IBW, ideal body weight; SD, standard deviation.