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Eating Disorder Test (EDE-Q 6.0)

Questions about eating habits, and about feelings towards your weight and body shape, over the past 28 days. It looks at restraint, eating concern, shape concern and weight concern.

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The following questions are concerned with the past four weeks (28 days) only. Please read each question carefully and answer all of the questions. Thank you. In the questions that mention binge eating, a “binge” means eating what other people would regard as an unusually large amount of food for the circumstances, together with a sense of having lost control over eating.

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This test is an awareness tool and does not replace a diagnosis by a specialist.

What is the EDE-Q 6.0?

The Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q 6.0) was developed by Professor Christopher Fairburn and Sarah Beglin at the University of Oxford. It is the self-report version of the Eating Disorder Examination interview and is one of the most widely used measures of eating disorder thoughts and behaviours in both clinics and research.

The questions cover four areas: restraint (trying to limit eating), eating concern (worry and guilt around food), shape concern and weight concern. Each is rated from 0 to 6, and the four areas are averaged into a global score. A global score of 4 or more is commonly used as a sign that a specialist assessment would be worthwhile.

Who should take it?

The EDE-Q is designed for adults and has also been used with adolescents aged 14 and over. It may help if food, weight or body shape take up a lot of your thoughts, if you often restrict, feel guilty after eating, or feel very unhappy with your body.

How to take it

Think only about the past 28 days. Read each question carefully and choose the answer that fits best — some ask about the number of days, others about how much something applies. Answer every question as honestly as you can. It takes about ten minutes.

Frequently asked questions

Does this test diagnose an eating disorder?

No. The EDE-Q measures the level of eating disorder thoughts and behaviours. Only a qualified professional can make a diagnosis after a full assessment, which may include a physical check-up.

My score is low, but I’m still worried. What should I do?

Your concerns matter regardless of the score. If eating or body image is affecting your wellbeing, talking to a therapist can help.

Are there warning signs I shouldn’t ignore?

Yes. Making yourself sick, using laxatives to control weight, fainting, or rapid weight loss can affect your physical health. Please see a doctor promptly if any of these apply to you.

What does your result mean?

  1. 0 – 3.99Below the clinical rangeBelow the usual clinical cut-off
  2. 4 – 6Within the clinical rangeWorth an assessment

Your result is not a diagnosis, it is an indicator. A therapist reads it together with your whole story.

Medical review and sources

Sources: Fairburn CG, Beglin SJ. Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q 6.0). In: Fairburn CG. Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Eating Disorders. New York: Guilford Press; 2008. Mond JM, Myers TC, Crosby RD, et al. Screening for eating disorders in primary care: EDE-Q versus SCOFF. Behaviour Research and Therapy. 2008;46(5):612–622.
Rights: EDE-Q 6.0 © 2008 Christopher G. Fairburn and Sarah Beglin. Used with permission.
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