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Test for anorexia

Question 1 of 26

I am terrified of being overweight

You may be wondering if an eating disorder could explain what you are experiencing. This anorexia screening test can be a helpful starting point to reflect on common symptoms and patterns, including thoughts about food, body image, and changes in eating.

When answering these questions, think about how they have applied to you over the last month or so.

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Understand more about eating disorders in adults, and find out how to get help.

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This test is only a short screening tool and cannot give a diagnosis, but could suggest whether a more detailed assessment could be helpful in understanding your experiences and what support might make a difference.

Adapted from: Original publication of the EAT-26 test is: Garner, D.M., Olmsted, M.P., Bohr, Y., and Garfinkel, P.E. (1982). The Eating Attitudes Test: Psychometric features and clinical correlates. Psychological Medicine, 12, 871-878.