For a Loved One – Eating Disorder Quiz

Do they worry about their weight and body shape more than other people?

Do they avoid certain foods for reasons other than allergies or religious reasons?

Are they often on a diet?

Do they feel that their weight is an important aspect of their identity?

Are they fearful of gaining weight?

Do they often feel out of control when they eat?

Do they regularly eat what others may consider to be a large quantity of food at one time?

Do they regularly eat until feeling uncomfortably full?

Do they hide what they eat from others, or eat in secret?

Do they often feel fat?

Do they feel guilty or depressed after eating?

Do they ever make themselves vomit (throw up) after eating?

Do they use their insulin in ways not prescribed to manage their weight?

Do they take any medication or supplements to compensate for eating or to give themself permission to eat?

Do they exercise for the sole purpose of weight control?

Have people expressed concern about their relationship with food or their body?