Eating Disorder Screening


Four to five million adults and adolescents suffer from an eating disorder or borderline condition. Take this screening to find out if you or someone you love may be suffering from an eating disorder. This screening is not a substitute for a thorough evaluation with a mental health professional.

Please check yes if you have had the following experiences during the past two months:
  1. I am very fearful about being overweight.
 2. I avoid eating when hungry.
 3. I find myself thinking about food much of the time.
  4. I have had eating binges that are hard to stop.
 5. I feel that others would like me to eat more.
 6. I vomit after eating.
 7. I feel very guilty after eating.
 8. I am preoccupied with wanting to be thinner.
 9. I avoid foods with sugar.
 10. I feel that food controls my life.
 11. I have used laxatives, diet pills or diuretics (water pills) to control my weight or shape.
 12. I have been treated for an eating disorder.
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