The questions on this form are part of a validated measure of eating disorder symptoms known as the Eating Attitudes Test (Garner, Olmsted, Bohr, & Garfinkel, 1982).
This measure is not used to diagnose an individual with an eating disorder. Rather, it can help to identify individuals who may benefit from a closer examination of current eating and weight concerns and to potentially guide them towards treatment.
Once you've answered all the questions, your score will appear at the bottom of the page. For each question, please mark one answer that best describes you.
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Self-assessment
Am terrified about being overweight. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Avoid eating when I am hungry. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Find myself preoccupied with food. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Have gone on eating binges where I feel that I may not be able to stop. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Cut my food into small pieces. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Aware of the calorie content of foods that I eat. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Particularly avoid foods with high carbohydrate content (e.g. bread, potatoes, rice, etc.) Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Feel that others would prefer if I ate more. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Vomit after I have eaten. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Feel extremely guilty after eating. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Am preoccupied with a desire to be thinner. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Think about burning up calories when I exercise. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Other people think I am too thin. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Am preoccupied with the thought of having fat on my body. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Take longer than others to eat my meals. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Avoid foods with sugar in them. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Eat diet foods. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Feel that food controls my life. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Display self control around food. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Feel that others pressure me to eat. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Give too much time and thought to food. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Feel uncomfortable after eating sweets. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Engage in dieting behavior. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Like my stomach to be empty. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Enjoy trying new rich foods. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Have the impulse to vomit after meals. Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Your assessment score will appear here once you've answered all of the questions.
Your assessment score is [unrated].
If your score is:
Between one and 19: You seem to have a healthy relationship with food. But be honest with yourself. If you scored below 20 but you constantly struggle with your body image and eating, then you may want to seriously consider seeking additional support and services.
Between 20 and 78: A score of 20 or above traditionally indicates the need for additional consultation regarding eating and weight concerns.