Is it picky eating or an eating disorder? Some children who appear picky eaters actually suffer from eating disorders, which make them afraid to eat. People who suffer from Avoidance Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), a newly classified eating disorder, have found that they feel nauseous when they see food. This program explores this type of eating disorder. The Truth About Fussy Eaters is an in-depth observation of the daily lives of very picky diners and ARFID patients. It involves themes that affect everyone; Our perception of taste, our parenting skills, and how fear and disgust are formed.