Authors
Michael J. Maloney, Julie Bell Mcguire, Stephen R. Daniels (1988)
The Children’s Eating Attitudes Test (ChEAT) is a 26 item questionnaire used to assess eating attitudes and disordered eating behaviours in children aged 8 to 15. For younger children it is administered by reading items to the child, while adolescents can self-report responses. It is a modified version of the Eating Attitudes Test (Garner & Garfinkle, 1979).
What this tool is good for:
The ChEAT can be utilised to screen for children at risk of developing an eating disorder and can be used as part of a more comprehensive diagnostic assessment.
Type of tool
Mechanisms/Processes
Specific gender
Non-specific
Age validated for use with
Adolescents (13 - 17 years), Children (6-12 years)
Eating disorders
General
Evaluates
Signs and symptoms
Delivery Setting
Self-report
Number of Questions
26
Specific Populations
General population
Approximate administration time:
10-15-minutes
Free access
Yes
Languages
English, Turkish, Spanish, Portuguese, Finnish, Japanese , Chinese
Type of tool
Mechanisms/Processes
Specific gender
Non-specific
Age validated for use with
Adolescents (13 - 17 years), Children (6-12 years)
Eating disorders
General
Evaluates
Signs and symptoms
Delivery Setting
Self-report
Number of Questions
26
Specific Populations
General population
Approximate administration time:
10-15-minutes
Free access
Yes
Languages
English, Turkish, Spanish, Portuguese, Finnish, Japanese , Chinese