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A validated 5-question screening tool for eating disorders
Answer Yes or No to each question
Do you make yourself Sick because you feel uncomfortably full?
Do you worry you have lost Control over how much you eat?
Have you recently lost more than One stone (14 lbs / 6.5 kg) in a 3-month period?
Do you believe yourself to be Fat when others say you are too thin?
Would you say that Food dominates your life?
Severe restriction, fear of weight gain, distorted body image
Binge eating followed by purging behaviors
Recurrent binge eating without compensatory behaviors
Avoidant/restrictive eating not related to body image
With appropriate treatment, full recovery from eating disorders is possible. Early intervention improves outcomes.
Anyone can develop an eating disorder regardless of age, gender, race, or body size. They affect people of all backgrounds.
No. Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions with biological, psychological, and social factors. They often involve control, coping, and emotional regulation.
No. People with eating disorders can be any weight. Many people with serious eating disorders appear healthy. Do not assume based on appearance.
Yes. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. Medical complications can be severe. Early treatment is critical.
Express concern from a place of care, not judgment. Focus on behaviors and feelings, not weight. Encourage professional help. Be patient and supportive.
Yes. Many people fully recover from eating disorders. Recovery takes time and professional support, but a healthy relationship with food and body is achievable.
If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder: