Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q-13)
The EDE-Q-13 is the short form of the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q), assessing eating disorder symptoms. It measures symptoms such as loss of control over eating and excessive preoccupation with weight and shape over recent weeks.
- Questions
- 13
- Est. time
- ~6 min
- Delivery
- Online · remote
- Scoring
- Automatic
What does the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q-13) measure?
- •Loss of control over eating and restriction
- •Excessive preoccupation with body shape and weight
- •Eating-related anxiety
Who is it for?
Used to screen for eating disorder symptoms in adults.
How is the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q-13) scored and interpreted?
Questions are scored by symptom frequency/severity and averages in the relevant areas are evaluated. Higher scores indicate that eating disorder symptoms are more pronounced.
Frequently asked questions
What does the EDE-Q-13 measure?
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It measures eating disorder symptoms such as eating control and preoccupation with weight and body shape.
How many questions does the EDE-Q-13 have?
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The short form has 13 questions.
Does this scale provide a diagnosis?
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No. This is a screening/assessment tool; it does not provide a clinical diagnosis on its own. Results should be interpreted only by a licensed mental-health professional as part of a clinical evaluation.
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This page is informational and does not contain the actual questions. The Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q-13) is a screening/assessment tool and does not provide a diagnosis on its own. Results should be interpreted only by a licensed mental-health professional as part of a clinical evaluation.
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