Explanations of Questions on the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26)
The EAT-26 is a handy tool to help determine whether you are at risk for an eating disorder. Here you'll find explanations of each of the 26 questions and how they may indicate disordered eating.
"I Enjoy Trying New Rich Foods"
What trying new foods can mean in the world of eating disorders.
What trying new foods can mean in the world of eating disorders.
"I Like My Stomach To Be Empty"
Some individuals enjoy having an empty stomach. What makes this attractive, and what does it mean?
Some individuals enjoy having an empty stomach. What makes this attractive, and what does it mean?
"I Engage in Dieting Behavior"
Thoughts on how dieting can contribute to the development of an eating disorder.
Thoughts on how dieting can contribute to the development of an eating disorder.
"I Feel Uncomfortable After Eating Sweets"
A note on how discomfort with sweets potentially indicates an eating disorder.
A note on how discomfort with sweets potentially indicates an eating disorder.
"I Give Too Much Time and Thought to Food"
Discussion of the problems associated with giving too much time to food.
Discussion of the problems associated with giving too much time to food.
"I Feel That Others Pressure Me to Eat"
What does it mean when someone seems to be pressuring you to eat? Does the person care? Or is the person just rude?
What does it mean when someone seems to be pressuring you to eat? Does the person care? Or is the person just rude?
"I Display Self-Control Around Food"
A peek at the two sides of self-control--how control can go too far and indicate a potential eating disorder.
A peek at the two sides of self-control--how control can go too far and indicate a potential eating disorder.
"I Feel That Food Controls My Life"
When food seems to control your day more than you do, it may signal an eating disorder.
When food seems to control your day more than you do, it may signal an eating disorder.
"I Eat Diet Foods"
A note on the relationship between dieting and eating disorders.
A note on the relationship between dieting and eating disorders.
"I Avoid Foods With Sugar in Them"
How a firm commitment to avoiding sugar might signal an eating disorder.
How a firm commitment to avoiding sugar might signal an eating disorder.
"I Take Longer Than Others to Eat My Meals"
How very slow eating can signal an eating disorder.
How very slow eating can signal an eating disorder.
"I Am Preoccupied With Having Fat on my Body"
A note on how preoccupation with body fat ties into eating disorders.
A note on how preoccupation with body fat ties into eating disorders.
"Other People Think That I am Too Thin"
A quick thought on how others' opinions that a person looks too thin may be a sign that an eating disorder is present.
A quick thought on how others' opinions that a person looks too thin may be a sign that an eating disorder is present.
"I Think About Burning Up Calories When I Exercise"
A note on how a focus on burning calories--to the exclusion of working toward feeling better--is a red flag possibly signaling an eating disorder.
A note on how a focus on burning calories--to the exclusion of working toward feeling better--is a red flag possibly signaling an eating disorder.
"I Am Preoccupied With a Desire to be Thinner"
A quick take on how preoccupation with thinness can signal the presence of an eating disorder.
A quick take on how preoccupation with thinness can signal the presence of an eating disorder.
"I Feel Extremely Guilty After Eating"
A note on how guilt in eating can contribute to eating disorders.
A note on how guilt in eating can contribute to eating disorders.
"I Vomit After I Have Eaten"
A quick description of how vomiting after meals or snacks points to an eating disorder.
A quick description of how vomiting after meals or snacks points to an eating disorder.
"I Feel That Others Want Me to Eat More"
A brief note on how others' opinions that a person isn't eating enough may be a sign that an eating disorder is present.
A brief note on how others' opinions that a person isn't eating enough may be a sign that an eating disorder is present.
"I Avoid High-Carbohydrate Foods"
A brief note on how low-carb and no-carb diets can contribute to the onset of eating disorders.
A brief note on how low-carb and no-carb diets can contribute to the onset of eating disorders.
"I Am Aware of Calorie Content"
Quick thoughts on why calorie counting can be a step toward an eating disorder.
Quick thoughts on why calorie counting can be a step toward an eating disorder.
"I Cut My Food Into Small Pieces"
Quick thoughts on why cutting food into small bites, taken with other factors, could indicate an eating disorder.
Quick thoughts on why cutting food into small bites, taken with other factors, could indicate an eating disorder.
"I Have Gone on Eating Binges"
Quick thoughts on why binge eating indicates a possible eating disorder.
Quick thoughts on why binge eating indicates a possible eating disorder.
"I Find Myself Preoccupied With Food"
Quick thoughts on why being preoccupied with food may indicate the presence of an eating disorder.
Quick thoughts on why being preoccupied with food may indicate the presence of an eating disorder.
"I Avoid Eating When I Am Hungry"
Quick thoughts on why avoiding eating when hungry may signal the presence of an eating disorder.
Quick thoughts on why avoiding eating when hungry may signal the presence of an eating disorder.
"I Am Terrified About Being Overweight"
Quick thoughts on why a fear of becoming overweight may indicate the presence of an eating disorder.
Quick thoughts on why a fear of becoming overweight may indicate the presence of an eating disorder.