Eating Disorder Test
A confidential self-assessment built on the SCOFF questionnaire, a brief, validated screen widely used by clinicians to flag possible eating concerns. You get an instant, supportive, plain-language result, plus a professional PDF report you can keep or bring to a clinician.
What this test measures
Five questions that flag when eating deserves a closer look
The SCOFF is short on purpose. Each of its five questions targets a core warning sign that, taken together, helps decide whether a fuller conversation with a professional is worthwhile.
Five core warning signs
Loss of control, weight loss, body-image distress, fears about eating, and how much food dominates your thoughts. Each is a yes-or-no question, scored from 0 to 5.
The screening cutoff
Answering yes to two or more questions is the point where the research suggests a fuller assessment is warranted. We show you clearly where you fall.
A supportive next step
Whatever your result, the goal is the same: pointing you, gently, toward people who can help. Eating concerns are common, treatable, and not your fault.
| Feature | Typical free quiz | Psychology.com |
|---|---|---|
| Validated SCOFF questions | Sometimes | Yes, all 5 items |
| Research-based cutoff (2+) | Rarely | Yes, clearly explained |
| Supportive, non-triggering framing | Often clinical | Yes, trauma-informed |
| Clinician-reviewed interpretation | Rarely | Yes, MD reviewed |
| Downloadable PDF report | No | Yes, branded & shareable |
| Confidential (no data sent) | Often tracked | Runs in your browser |
How we built this test
Methodology & sources
The five questions reproduce the SCOFF questionnaire developed by Morgan, Reid, and Lacey (1999), worded to stay faithful to the validated instrument while reading clearly and supportively. Each is answered yes or no, and the total runs from 0 to 5. The research found that answering yes to two or more questions best identified people likely to have anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, at a threshold designed to catch concerns rather than confirm a diagnosis.
This test is provided for education and self-reflection, not diagnosis. The SCOFF is intentionally sensitive, meaning it errs toward flagging concern, so a positive screen does not mean you have an eating disorder, and a negative screen does not rule one out, especially for disorders the SCOFF was not designed to detect such as binge eating disorder or ARFID. Whatever your result, if your relationship with food or your body causes you distress, that is reason enough to talk with a professional.
- Morgan JF, Reid F, Lacey JH. The SCOFF questionnaire: assessment of a new screening tool for eating disorders. BMJ. 1999;319(7223):1467–1468.
- Hill LS, Reid F, Morgan JF, Lacey JH. SCOFF, the development of an eating disorder screening questionnaire. Int J Eat Disord. 2010;43(4):344–351.
- Botella J, Sepúlveda AR, Huang H, Gambara H. A meta-analysis of the diagnostic accuracy of the SCOFF. Span J Psychol. 2013;16:E92.
Common questions
Eating Disorder Test FAQ
What is an eating disorder test based on the SCOFF?
It is a brief, research-based screening of five yes-or-no questions covering core warning signs of disordered eating. The SCOFF is widely used by clinicians as a first step, but it is a screening tool, not a diagnosis.
What SCOFF score suggests an eating concern?
Answering yes to two or more of the five questions is the threshold where the research suggests a fuller assessment is worthwhile. A score below that does not rule out a problem, particularly for conditions the SCOFF does not target.
Does this test detect all eating disorders?
No. The SCOFF was developed mainly to screen for anorexia and bulimia. It is less sensitive to binge eating disorder, ARFID, and other patterns, so a low score is not a clean bill of health if you are struggling.
Is this test a diagnosis?
No. It is for education and self-reflection only. Only a licensed clinician can diagnose an eating disorder. If your results or your relationship with food concern you, please reach out for support.
Is the test really confidential?
Yes. It runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are never sent to a server, never stored, and never linked to you. No account is needed, and the optional PDF is generated on your own device.
Can eating disorders be treated?
Yes. Eating disorders are serious but treatable, and recovery is possible at any stage. Evidence-based therapy, medical care, and nutritional support help most people, and earlier help tends to make recovery easier.