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Eating Attitude Test - 26

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