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Do I Have an Eating Disorder? Quiz

Do I Have an Eating Disorder? Quiz | Psych Central

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Medically reviewed by Bethany Juby, PsyD — By Christina Ward — Updated on June 6, 2022

This quiz can’t replace a clinical diagnosis. If you believe you might have an eating disorder or another condition after taking this test, consider reaching out to a qualified professional about your symptoms.

Despite media depiction, eating disorders can affect anyone, regardless of race, gender identity, sexuality, or body weight.

According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), an estimated 30 million U.S. adults will have an eating disorder at some point in their lives.

Eating disorders can affect your mental and physical health, as well as influence your behaviors around food and body image.

There are different types of eating disorders, each with its own unique symptoms. Common types of eating disorders include:

anorexia nervosa is a condition marked by restricting how much food you eat
bulimia nervosa involves binge eating and purging or non-purging (fasting or obsessively exercising) behaviors
binge eating disorder involves eating large amounts of food and feeling like you can’t stop
avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a condition that involves restricting the amount and type of food you eat
pica involves eating things that aren’t food such as paint
rumination disorder is a condition marked by rechewing, reswallowing, or spitting out your food

The type of eating disorder you have will determine the type of treatment that’s best for you.

This brief, time-saving questionnaire is designed for anyone who thinks they may be living with an eating disorder.

The items below will help you determine whether you may need additional help navigating a condition.

A mental health professional can also help figure out if your issues might be a symptom of another condition or recommend treatment or other interventions if needed.

This online screening is not a definitive screening tool. However, it can be useful if you’re concerned about your eating habits and body image and want to determine if seeking out professional support is the next best step for you.

Only a trained medical professional, such as a healthcare or mental health professional, can help you determine the next best steps for you.

Ready to start therapy? Our Find a Therapist resource may help.

Last medically reviewed on June 6, 2022

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Do I Have an Eating Disorder Quiz – Rogers Behavioral Health

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An eating disorder can consume your thoughts, diminish your self-confidence, and ultimately damage your health. Rogers Behavioral Health provides highly specialized eating disorder treatment, with programs for adults, children, and teens.

Eating disorder quiz

Answer the questions completely and honestly. Your responses should reflect the way you feel now, not the way you wish to feel. Remember, it is never too late to seek help.

Do I have an eating disorder? Eating disorders are serious conditions that can result in physical and functional issues. Answer the quiz questions completely and honestly. Your responses should reflect the way you feel now, not the way you wish to feel. The quiz below can help you decide if you behave in a way that demonstrates a tendency towards an eating disorder. While helpful, it is not intended to diagnose any particular eating disorder. Based on your answers, you may receive a possible indication of an eating disorder. If so, we are here and ready to help!

During the past month, have you:

1. Been preoccupied with your weight and/or the shape of your body?

Yes No

2. Avoided eating certain foods due to fearing that something bad could happen to you?

Yes No

3. Felt out of control over the amount of food you ate one or more times in a week?

Yes No

4. Worried frequently about the nutritional content of different foods?

Yes No

5. Felt intensely disgusted or anxious when looking at your body or seeing it in a mirror?

Yes No

6. Frequently avoided eating because of disliking the taste, smell, or texture of foods?

Yes No

7. Felt guilty or upset after eating an unusually large amount of food one or more times a week?

Yes No

8. Intentionally made yourself vomit or exercise excessively to prevent gaining weight?

Yes No

9. Been consistently anxious when eating food or drinking liquids?

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10. Felt a need to check the appearance of your body often throughout the day?

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Authored by:

Dr. Brad Smith, medical director, Oconomowoc campus and eating disorder recovery, Rogers Behavioral Health

Dr. Nicholas Farrell, campus clinical director, clinical supervisor, eating disorder recovery, Rogers Behavioral Health

EAT-26: Eating Attitudes Test (diagnosis of anorexia and bulimia)

Eating Attitudes Test was developed by David M. Garner at the Clark Institute of Psychiatry, University of Toronto in 1979, in 1982 The test was modified to 26 questions and was named EAT-26. Because of the high reliability and validity of the results, the EAT-26 is a good tool for the initial diagnosis (screening) of eating disorder symptoms. However, neither the EAT-26 nor any other test is definitively sufficient to make a diagnosis—they only reveal certain behavioral symptoms and attitudes that are characteristic of anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders.

A high EAT-26 score does not necessarily indicate an eating disorder; however, they show a certain concern about their weight, figure, nutrition. If you get good results, don't panic. This does not mean that you have some kind of life threat, and that you will have to immediately take care of your treatment. This means that it would be a good idea for you to seek the advice of a specialist: a psychologist, a psychotherapist.

EAT-26 is published with the kind permission of David M. Garner. The EAT-26 has been reproduced with permission. Garner et al. (1982). The Eating Attitudes Test: Psychometric features and clinical correlates. Psychological Medicine, 12, 871-878. Translation is mine.

There are 3 criteria in EAT-26:

The score for the first part of the test.
Behavioral symptoms or weight loss in the last six months (second part of the test)
Low weight compared to the norm for your sex and age.

If you meet one or more of these criteria, you are advised to consult a psychotherapist.

EAT-26

This test will help you determine if you have an eating disorder that may require professional help. This test does not replace the advice of a psychotherapist or other specialist, and does not make any diagnosis. Please answer the following questions as accurately, honestly, and completely as possible. There are no right or wrong answers. Your data is completely confidential (not saved).

Choose one correct answer for each question:

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The thought that I might be overweight scares me.

Always

Usually

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

I abstain from eating when I am hungry.

Always

Usually

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

Always

Usually

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

Always

Usually

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

Always

Usually

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

I know how many calories are in the food I eat.

Always

As a rule of

often

sometimes

Rarely

NEVER

I am especially refrained from food rich in carbohydrates (for example, bread, potatoes, rice, etc.)

Always

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

It seems to me that others would like me to eat (ate) more.

Always

Usually

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

I vomit after eating.

Always

Usually

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

After eating I feel acutely guilty (guilty).

Always

Usually

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

I am preoccupied with wanting to lose weight.

Always

Usually

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

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