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Exercise and Eating Disorders Questionnaire

Authors

Marit Danielsen, Sigrid Bjørnelv, Øyvind Rø (2015)

The EED is a self-report questionnaire designed to assess compulsive exercise behavior among individuals with eating disorders. The EED comprises a global score, as well as 4 subscales: (1) Compulsive Exercise, (2) Positive and healthy exercise, (3) awareness of bodily signals, (4) weight and shape related exercise.

What this tool is good for:

This tool is useful for identifying and evaluating the extent of dysfunctional exercise behaviors in individuals with eating disorders. It may assist on identifying priorities and targets for a patient's treatment.

Type of tool

Mechanisms/Processes

Specific gender

Non-specific

Age validated for use with

Adolescents (13 - 17 years), Adults (18+ years)

Eating disorders

General

Evaluates

Exercise attitudes

Delivery Setting

Self-report

Number of Questions

18

Specific Populations

Individuals diagnosed with Eating Disorders

Approximate administration time:

10-15-minutes

Free access

Yes

Languages

English, Spanish

Type of tool

Mechanisms/Processes

Specific gender

Non-specific

Age validated for use with

Adolescents (13 - 17 years), Adults (18+ years)

Eating disorders

General

Evaluates

Exercise attitudes

Delivery Setting

Self-report

Number of Questions

18

Specific Populations

Individuals diagnosed with Eating Disorders

Approximate administration time:

10-15-minutes

Free access

Yes

Languages

English, Spanish