Eating Disorders Test
Should I Get Tested?
Are you noticing any changes to how you’re eating and how you think about food? Being able to spot signs of an eating disorder and getting help early on improves chances of recovery.
Issues with food and body image can be overwhelming and confusing. By answering some questions, our test quickly tells you if you’re at risk and if you should speak with a professional. After you’re done with the test, we provide you with resources to support next steps – like talking to a loved one or finding an eating disorders specialist.
While our eating disorders test is helpful in identifying if you might have an eating disorder, it’s important to talk to a mental health professional to get an official diagnosis.
We know it’s hard to talk about but you can use your results to support this conversation. Email or print out your results and show them to a loved one, friend, or professional in your life. Having science backed test results can help you talk about what you’re going through and support you in improving your eating habits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are common signs of an eating disorder?
Some common warning signs of an eating disorder are:
- Changes in eating or exercise
- Skipping meals or social events
- Only eating certain textures of food
- Fear of choking or vomiting
- Body or food preoccupation
- Shame or loss of control around eating
- Feeling weak or cold
- Gastrointestinal issues
You can find a more comprehensive list of warning signs here. If you experience any of these, we encourage you to take our eating disorders test to see if you’re at risk for an eating disorder.
Will I get a diagnosis?
No, our test will not provide a formal eating disorders diagnosis. Only a licensed medical professional can provide an evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations.
Our test is meant to be a first step in this process of helping you understand what you may be experiencing so you can get the treatment and support you need to heal your relationship with food.
How long does the test take?
It takes about three minutes to complete. We begin by asking questions to understand your eating, exercise, and body image concerns to determine risk. The second half of the test includes optional questions to help us better understand our community.
What do I do afterwards?
Before submitting your responses, you can share your email address to get a copy of your responses and results. If you opt into receiving emails, we will also send you reminders of your results and resources.
After you’re done with the test, you’ll be provided with results that let you know if you’re at risk. Based on your responses, we share resources to help you take next steps.
You can print out the results or use your email to start a conversation with a loved one, a close friend, school teacher, or a professional like your doctor or therapist. We provide you with tips on how to talk about your concerns so you can talk openly and honestly about what you’ve been experiencing. This can help you start your healing journey by getting a formal evaluation.
If you’re ready to take next steps such as speaking with an eating disorders specialist, we also connect you with our treatment directory so you can search for in person and online professionals.
Will you share my information with anyone?
By taking our test, you’re allowing your data to be shared anonymously with our research partners studying eating disorders.
If you provide us with your email address so you can get a copy of the results and resources, that is kept confidential. We do not share that information with anyone.
What happens if the test doesn’t say I’m at risk?
Online tests are not meant to be diagnostic and sometimes they may detect things incorrectly. If you’re concerned about your eating habits, we still encourage you to talk to a mental health professional who can provide a comprehensive assessment.
Can I still take the test if I’m not 13?
Our researchers tested this eating disorders quiz to make sure it can help identify risk for eating disorders for people 13 and up.
We do have people 12 and below take the test, however, it’s important to keep in mind that results may be inaccurate. Regardless of age, you should still speak with a mental health professional as they can provide a comprehensive assessment and diagnosis.
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