Eating Disorder Quiz For Parents and Loved Ones
Please answer the below questions which we've provided as a service to those who are concerned about loved ones who may be struggling with an eating disorder.
Does the individual you are concerned about...
| ...seem obsessed with food ingredients (like calories and grams of fat)? |
No |
Maybe |
Yes |
| ... ever act secretive about food (or prefer to eat alone)? | No | Maybe | Yes |
| ...take an abnormal amount of trips to the bathroom (particularly after eating)? |
No | Maybe | Yes |
| ... have discolored or brittle nails? Does the individual have abnormal hair loss? | No | Maybe | Yes |
| ... go long periods without eating and then overeat? |
No | Maybe | Yes |
| ... seem very sensitive to hot or cold? |
No | Maybe | Yes |
| ... seem obsessed with his/her weight or check their weight often? | No | Maybe | Yes |
Is there cause for concern?
If you answered YES to 3 or more of the above questions, then we strongly recommend seeking guidance from an Eating Disorder professional in your area. Our treatment center is more than happy to make a referral if you call us at 855-797-2677
A Difficult Conversation
The relationship between an individual suffering from an eating disorder and the loved ones who care about him/her can be very difficult to navigate when it comes to the confrontation of the issue. This is why professionals like:
- counselors
- therapists
- interventionists
are so valuable to the families and loved ones. Follow our link for more advice to the families of eating disordered women.




