Authors
David M. Garner, Marion P. Olmsted, Yvonne Bohr, Paul E. Garfinkel (1982)
The EAT-26 is a self-report questionnaire of symptoms and concerns that are characteristic of eating disorders. This tool was innitially developed as the EAT-40, and was later shortened to this 26-questions version.
What this tool is good for:
The EAT-26 is a screening tool designed to identify individuals who may exhibit symptoms and be at risk for eating disorders, signaling the need for further evaluation. It can be utilized in both clinical and non-clinical settings.
Type of tool
Screening
Specific gender
Non-specific
Age validated for use with
Adolescents (13 - 17 years), Adults (18+ years)
Eating disorders
General
Evaluates
Eating attitudes
Delivery Setting
Self-report
Number of Questions
26
Specific Populations
General population
Approximate administration time:
10-15-minutes
Free access
Yes
Languages
English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Iranian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Zulu
Type of tool
Screening
Specific gender
Non-specific
Age validated for use with
Adolescents (13 - 17 years), Adults (18+ years)
Eating disorders
General
Evaluates
Eating attitudes
Delivery Setting
Self-report
Number of Questions
26
Specific Populations
General population
Approximate administration time:
10-15-minutes
Free access
Yes
Languages
English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Iranian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Zulu