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Medically reviewed by Bethany Juby, PsyD — By Christina Ward — Updated on Jun 7, 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?

Yes No

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

Yes No

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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

Eating disorders - Psychotherapist Sergei Melnikov

1. I am afraid of the thought that I will put on weight. never rarely sometimes often usually always

2. I abstain from food when I am hungry. never rarely sometimes often usually always

3. I find myself preoccupied with thoughts of food. never rarely sometimes often usually always

4. I have attacks of uncontrolled eating during which I cannot stop myself. never rarely sometimes often usually always

5. I cut my food into small pieces. never rarely sometimes often usually permanently

6. I know how many calories are in the food I eat. never rarely sometimes often usually always

7. I especially abstain from high carbohydrate foods (bread, rice, potatoes, etc.). never rarely sometimes often usually always

8. I feel that others prefer that I eat more. never rarely sometimes often usually always

9. I vomit after eating. never rarely sometimes often usually always

10. I experience a heightened sense of guilt after eating. never rarely sometimes often usually always

11. I am concerned about the desire to lose weight. never rarely sometimes often usually always

12. When I exercise, I think about burning calories. never rarely sometimes often usually always

13. People around me think I'm too thin. never rarely sometimes often usually permanently

14. I am preoccupied with thoughts about the fat in my body. never rarely sometimes often usually always

15. It takes me longer to eat food than other people. never rarely sometimes often usually always

16. I abstain from food containing sugar. never rarely sometimes often usually always

17. I eat diet foods. never rarely sometimes often usually always

18. I feel that issues related to food control my life. never rarely sometimes often usually always

19. I have self-control in matters related to food. never rarely sometimes often usually always

20. I feel that others put pressure on me to eat. never rarely sometimes often usually always

21. I spend too much time and thought on issues related to food. never rarely sometimes often usually always

22. I feel uncomfortable after eating sweets. never rarely sometimes often usually always

23. I am on a diet. never rarely sometimes often usually always

24. I like the feeling of an empty stomach. never rarely sometimes often usually always

25. After eating I have an impulsive desire to induce vomiting. never rarely sometimes often usually always

26. I enjoy trying new and delicious foods. never rarely sometimes often usually always

Online Anorexia / Bulimia Nervosa Test • Psychologist Yaroslav Isaikin

Eating Attitudes Test (EAT)

The most popular test method for assessing the likelihood of anorexia and bulimia nervosa. Used in many studies on eating disorders.

EAT-26 should be used as the first step in a two-step process for diagnosing anorexia or bulimia. More than 20 points, indicates an increased risk of eating disorders. This test should not be used in place of professional diagnosis or advice.

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

In addition to testing, you are more likely to have an EDD if you have had any of the following in the last 6 months:

• You gorged yourself on food, feeling that you could not stop
• You vomited to control the figure
• You have used laxatives, diuretics or special drugs to control your figure
• You spent more than 60 minutes daily on physical exercises to control your figure
• You have lost more than 9 kilograms
• Your body mass index is below normal

Body dissatisfaction test

Anorexia / Bulimia Test Instructions

Please read the statements below and tick the answer in each line that best matches your opinion.

If you score more than 20 or match one of the 6 points above, contact a specialist

1. The thought that I will gain weight scares me

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

Always

2. I abstain from food when I am hungry

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

Always

3. I find myself preoccupied with thoughts of food

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

Always

4. I have attacks of uncontrolled eating during which I cannot stop myself

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very often

Always

5. I divide my food into small pieces

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

Always

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

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

Always

7. I especially abstain from high carbohydrate foods (bread, rice, potatoes)

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very often

Always

8. I feel that others would prefer that I eat more

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

Always

9. I vomit after eating

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

Always

10. I feel a heightened sense of guilt after eating

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very often

Always

11. I am concerned about losing weight

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

Always

12. When I exercise, I think I burn calories

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

Always

13. People think I am too thin

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

Always

14. I am preoccupied with thoughts about my body fat

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

Always

15. It takes me longer to eat food than other people

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very often

Always

16. I abstain from food containing sugar

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

Always

17. I eat diet foods

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

Always

18. I feel that issues related to food control my life

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very often

Always

19. I have self-control in matters related to food

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

Always

20. I feel pressure from others to eat

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

Always

21.

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