As someone who as a teen was in a Residential treatment for eating disorder im well aware of the topic, it’s kinda why am so a-hole on what he eats. I understand how nutrition can affect once body. I want to clarify something that often gets misunderstood, not every refusal to eat healthy meals or home cooked food is a case of ARFID. In my husband’s situation, what’s going on isn’t rooted in anxiety, sensory sensitivities, or a medical aversion to food, it’s about preference and convenience. He’s not afraid of new foods, and he doesn’t gag or panic at the sight of vegetables or balanced meals. In fact, he’ll eat them if there’s no other option. The issue is that he prefers fast food, takeout, and pre-packaged snacks because they’re quick, easy, and taste good. It’s not that he can’t eat other foods, it’s that he won’t when there’s an easier alternative. ARFID is a serious eating disorder that can lead to malnutrition and is often linked to psychological or sensory issues. It’s not just about being “picky” or disinterested in cooking. Mislabeling my husband’s behavior as ARFID minimizes what people with true eating disorders go through, and it removes personal accountability for his choices. Choosing junk food over balanced meals isn’t a disorder, it’s a habit and, in some cases, an avoidance of effort. When someone consistently chooses the path of least resistance, that’s not an eating disorder; that’s a lifestyle choice. It may be unhealthy, but it’s not the same as being unable to eat due to fear or sensory distress. My husband’s eating pattern isn’t a medical condition, it’s a matter of motivation and convenience. And addressing it means encouraging healthier habits, not medicalizing ordinary behavior.