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
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
Notes
FFQ items are provided in the primary publication.