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Body Image, Disordered Eating & Eating Disorders Self-check Quiz

This quiz may help you better understand your thoughts, behaviours and feelings related to body image, food and exercise. It cannot provide a diagnosis. Instead, it can help you reflect on experiences that can be linked to disordered eating and eating disorders.

Read each statement carefully and decide how much it fits your experience. Do not spend too much time on any one statement. We understand that some of the statements may be uncomfortable. Try to respond as honestly as you can.

Regardless of the quiz results, your struggles are valid. Please do not hesitate to seek help if you think you need it.

We will not share your answers with anyone. Please see our privacy policy for more information.

© 2001 Copyright: EAT-11. Adapted by D. Garner from the EAT-26 (Garner et al. 1982, Psychological Medicine, 12, 871 878) and reproduced with permission.

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I am terrified about being overweight.
Never
Rarely
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I find myself preoccupied with food.
Never
Rarely
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Always
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I have gone on eating binges where I feel that I may not be able to stop.
Never
Rarely
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Often
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Always
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I vomit after I have eaten.
Never
Rarely
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Often
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Always
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I feel extremely guilty after eating.
Never
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Always
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I am preoccupied with a desire to be thinner.
Never
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Always
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I think about burning up calories when I exercise.
Never
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Always
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I am preoccupied with the thought of having fat on my body.
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Rarely
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I feel that food controls my life.
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I give too much time and thought to food.
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I have the impulse to vomit after meals.
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Your results

Your answers suggest that you have few body image and eating concerns. People who answer this way are at a lower risk for experiencing disordered eating or an eating disorder. However, do not let these results stop you from seeking help if you need it.

What you should know

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Thoughts, feelings and behaviours about body image and eating fall on a spectrum. Your feelings about your body may also change from day to day or throughout your life. How we see and feel about our body, and the effect that can have on our behaviour, affects our overall well-being. Look into introducing some habits into your everyday routine that can help you build and maintain a better relationship with your body. This can help prevent concerns in the future or give you tools to better manage them.

What you can do

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Based on your answers, we recommend:

  1. Learn more about body image, as well as disordered eating & eating disorders, to better understand what you may be experiencing and how to recognize signs.

  2. Check out Apps and Tools to discover more about mindfulness and other tools to support your well-being.

  3. Find out what body image, disordered eating and eating disorder support services are out there.

Your answers suggest that you have some body image and eating concerns, or may be experiencing disordered eating.

It’s recommended that you explore your concerns further and check in with a health professional who understands body image, disordered eating and eating disorder concerns. Professionals may include doctors, registered dietitians, psychologists or counsellors. Not sure where to start? Access virtual services like primary care and counselling through the Foundry BC app.

What you should know

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Body image and eating concerns can show up in a variety of different ways. Some people may feel unhappy about or spend a significant amount of time worrying about their body weight, shape or size. Other people may feel shame when they eat more than they think they should be eating. Some people may restrict how much they eat or try to rid themselves of the calories through over-exercising and purging methods (such as getting rid of food by throwing up on purpose). Other people may feel out of control and go on an eating binge (eat a lot in a short period of time), and then find ways to try to get rid of the calories.

Professional support gives a person a much better chance of managing and recovering from the serious effects of body image and eating concerns, disordered eating and eating disorders. You are not alone in these struggles. At first it may feel uncomfortable to reach out, but seeking support is one of the best things you can do for yourself.

What you can do

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Based on your answers, we recommend:

  1. Find out what body image, disordered eating and eating disorder support services are out there.

  2. Check out Apps and Tools to discover more about mindfulness and other tools to support your well-being.

  3. Learn more about body image, as well as disordered eating & eating disorders, to better understand what you may be experiencing and how to recognize signs.

Your answers suggest that you have body image and eating concerns, such as disordered eating or eating disorder symptoms, that should be seriously considered.

It is strongly recommended that you talk with a professional who can help determine if you have an eating disorder and find ways to support you.  It may feel uncomfortable to reach out initially, but seeking support is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Not sure where to start? Access virtual services like primary care and counselling through the Foundry BC app.

What you should know

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This is not a diagnosis, rather it is an encouragement to look into seeking support. Disordered eating and eating disorders can show up in a variety of different ways. Some people may spend a significant amount of time worrying about their body weight, shape or size. Other people may be terrified of gaining weight or not losing weight. Some people may restrict how much they eat or try to rid themselves of the calories through behaviors such as over-exercising or purging methods (such as getting rid of food by throwing up on purpose). Other people may feel out of control and go on an eating binge (eat a lot in a short period of time)

There is support for you, no matter where you are on your journey. Remember that you are not alone in these struggles. Professional help gives someone a much better chance of recovering from the serious effects of an eating disorder.

 

What you can do

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Based on your answers, we recommend:

  1. Find out what body image, disordered eating and eating disorder support services are out there.

  2. Check out Apps and Tools to discover more about mindfulness and other tools to support your well-being.

  3. Learn more about body image, as well as disordered eating & eating disorders, to better understand what you may be experiencing and how to recognize signs.

What you should know

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What you can do

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Based on your answers, we recommend:

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