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Fear of Food Questionnaire

Authors

Hana F. Zickgraf, Patrick Loftus, Benjamin Gibbons, Lauren C. Cohen, Melissa G. Hunt (2022)

The Fear of Food Questionnaire (FFQ) is an 18-item self-report measure designed to assess fear and avoidance of food, as well as the impact of these fears on quality of life.

What this tool is good for:

This tool is useful for assessing fear of food in individuals with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), vomit and choking phobias, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).

Type of tool

Mechanisms/Processes

Specific gender

Non-specific

Age validated for use with

Adults (18+ years)

Eating disorders

ARFID

Evaluates

Eating attitudes, Signs and symptoms

Delivery Setting

Self-report

Number of Questions

18

Specific Populations

General population

Approximate administration time:

5-10-minutes

Languages

English

Notes

FFQ items are provided in the primary publication.

Type of tool

Mechanisms/Processes

Specific gender

Non-specific

Age validated for use with

Adults (18+ years)

Eating disorders

ARFID

Evaluates

Eating attitudes, Signs and symptoms

Delivery Setting

Self-report

Number of Questions

18

Specific Populations

General population

Approximate administration time:

5-10-minutes

Languages

English

Notes

FFQ items are provided in the primary publication.