Screening Tool

This short screening — appropriate for ages 13 and up — can help determine if it's time to seek professional help.

How much more or less do you feel you worry about your weight and body shape than other people your age?

I worry a lot less than other people I worry a little less than other people I worry about the same as other people I worry a little more than other people I worry a lot more than other people

How afraid are you of gaining 3 pounds?

Not afraid of gaining Slightly afraid of gaining Moderately afraid of gaining Very afraid of gaining Terrified of gaining

When was the last time you went on a diet?

I have never been on a diet I was on a diet about one year ago I was on a diet about 6 months ago I was on a diet about 3 months ago I was on a diet about 1 month ago I was on a diet less than 1 month ago I'm on a diet now

Compared to other things in your life, how important is your weight to you?

My weight is not important compared to other things in my life My weight is a little more important than some other things in my life My weight is more important than most, but not all, things in my life My weight is the most important thing in my life

Do you ever feel fat?

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always

In the past 3 months, how many times have you had a sense of loss of control AND you also ate what most people would regard as an unusually large amount of food at one time, defined as definitely more than most people would eat under similar circumstances?

During these episodes of eating an unusually large amount of food with a sense of loss of control, do you: Select all responses that apply.

Eat much more rapidly than normal? Eat until feeling uncomfortably full? Eat large amounts of food when not feeling physically hungry? Eat alone because of feeling embarrassed by how much you are eating? Feel disgusted, depressed, or very guilty afterward?

How distressed or upset have you felt about these episodes?

Not at all A little Moderately Greatly Extremely

In the past 3 months, how many times have you done any of the following as a means to control your weight and shape:

Made yourself throw up?
Used diuretics or laxatives?
Exercised excessively?
Fasted?

Do you consume a small amount of food (i.e., less than 1200 calories/day) on a regular basis to influence your shape or weight?

Yes No

Are you currently in treatment for an eating disorder?

Yes No Not currently, but I have been in the past

What was your lowest weight in the past year, including today, in pounds?

What is your current weight in pounds?

What is your current height in feet and inches?

feet inches

Do you struggle with a lack of interest in eating or food?

Yes No

Do you avoid certain or many foods because of such features as texture, consistency, temperature, or smell, or have other people suggested this may be the case for you?

Yes No

Do you avoid certain or many foods because of fear of experiencing negative consequences like choking or vomiting, or have other people suggested this may be the case for you?

Yes No

Have you experienced significant weight loss (or are at a low weight for your age and height) but are not overly concerned with the size and shape of your body?

Yes No

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by thoughts that you would be better off dead, or of hurting yourself in some way?

Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day

What is your age?

12 or under 13-17 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75-84 85+

Please take a moment to answer the following questions that will better help us understand who we are serving. Each question is optional.

What is your gender?

Female Male Non-binary/third gender Prefer to self-describe Prefer not to say

What is your partnership status?

Married or domestic partnership Living with my partner I am partnered, living separately I am single I am divorced or separated I am widowed

What is your zip code?

Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin?

Yes No

What is your racial/ethnic identity?

American Indian/Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander White More than one of the above Other

What is your household income?

Less than $20,000 $20,000-$39,999 $40,000-$59,999 $60,000-$79,999 $80,000-$99,999 $100,000-$149,999 $150,000+ Prefer not to answer

Which of the following populations describe you?

Veteran or active military duty Caregiver of someone living with emotional or physical illness LGBTQ+ Student New or expecting mother None of the above Prefer not to answer

You have completed all the screening questions. Submit the answers to see your results.

National Eating Disorders Association

Eating Disorders Screening Tool

by the NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION

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Eating Disorders Screening Tool

by the NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION

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