Eating Assessment
Eating Disorders & Body Image
These assessments explore patterns related to eating behavior, body image concerns, weight and shape preoccupation, binge eating, restriction, and the impact these patterns may have on daily functioning.
Disordered eating exists on a spectrum. Some people experience occasional distress about body image, while others experience persistent behaviors that interfere with physical health, emotional well-being, or relationships.
You may consider this category if you:
- Feel preoccupied with weight, shape, or appearance
- Engage in restrictive dieting or rigid food rules
- Experience episodes of overeating with loss of control
- Feel guilt, shame, or anxiety related to food
- Avoid social situations because of eating or body concerns
If your primary concern is general anxiety unrelated to food or appearance, the Anxiety Spectrum category may be more relevant. If eating changes are secondary to depression (for example, reduced appetite without body image distress), you may wish to explore Mood Disorders.
These measures do not diagnose an eating disorder on their own but can help clarify patterns and level of impact.
Eating Disorder-15 (ED-15)
What this looks at
The ED-15 measures core eating disorder symptoms over the past week, including dietary restraint, weight/shape concern, eating preoccupation, and body dissatisfaction.
You may want to take this if you:
- Are concerned about restrictive eating or binge/purge behaviors
- Want to monitor eating disorder symptoms over time
- Are currently in treatment and tracking change
You may not need this if:
Your concern is limited to occasional body dissatisfaction without behavioral impact.
This measure is brief and sensitive to short-term change.
Start Assessment →Children’s Eating Attitudes Test (ChEAT)
What this looks at
The ChEAT assesses eating attitudes and behaviors in children, including dieting behaviors, food preoccupation, and fear of weight gain.
You may want to complete this if:
- You are concerned about a child’s eating behaviors
- A child is expressing distress about weight or shape
- You have observed restrictive eating or unusual food behaviors
You may not need this if:
The assessment is for an adult.
This measure is designed specifically for children and adolescents.
Start Assessment →Binge-Eating Scale (BES)
What this looks at
The BES measures behavioral and emotional aspects of binge eating, including loss of control, rapid eating, eating in secret, and distress afterward.
You may want to take this if you:
- Experience episodes of overeating where you feel unable to stop
- Eat large amounts of food when not physically hungry
- Feel shame or distress after eating
You may not need this if:
Your primary pattern involves restriction rather than binge eating.
This measure focuses specifically on binge-eating severity rather than restrictive patterns.
Start Assessment →Appearance Anxiety Inventory (AAI)
What this looks at
The AAI measures anxiety and preoccupation related to physical appearance, including checking behaviors, avoidance, and distress about perceived flaws.
You may want to take this if you:
- Spend significant time worrying about specific aspects of your appearance
- Frequently check mirrors or seek reassurance
- Avoid social situations due to appearance concerns
You may not need this if:
Your eating concerns are unrelated to body image, or appearance distress is minimal.
This measure is particularly relevant for body image distress and body dysmorphic patterns.
Start Assessment →Clinical Impairment Assessment (CIA)
What this looks at
The CIA evaluates how eating disorder symptoms affect daily functioning, including work, school, relationships, and emotional well-being.
You may want to take this if you:
- Want to understand how much eating or body image concerns are interfering with your life
- Are tracking treatment progress
- Want to assess level of functional impact beyond symptoms alone
You may not need this if:
You are only curious about symptom presence, not impairment.
This measure focuses on real-world impact rather than symptom frequency alone.
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