EATING DISORDERS CHECKLIST
This checklist is designed as a measure of disorder symptomatology. It must be
interpreted in the context of individual client circumstances and as such should be
used only in combination with a comprehensive medical and clinical assessment. It is
NOT a stand-alone diagnostic tool.
A) Persistent Behaviours
Interfering with Weight Gain C) Binge Eating Behaviours
Restriction of energy intake (food and Eating an amount of food in a discrete
time period that is definitely larger than
drink) relative to physical requirements
what is normal for most individuals in a
Engagement in purging behaviours (e.g. similar timeframe and circumstance, and
self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise) feeling out of control whilst doing so
Eating more rapidly than normal.
B) Concerns About Eating and Weight Eating until uncomfortably full
Intense fear of weight gain or of Eating large amounts when not hungry
becoming fat Eating alone due to embarrassment over
Disturbance in the way one’s body weight the amount one is eating
and shape is perceived, placing over-
Feeling disgusted, depressed or guilty
importance on the influence of body
weight or shape on self-evaluation, or after the eating episode
persistently failing to recognise the
D) Physical symptoms
seriousness of low body weight
Less than minimally expected body weight
for age, gender, development stage and
health status.
If a patient has experienced multiple symptoms from any or all of the above
categories for at least a 3 month period, they may be experiencing an Eating
Disorder such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder.
In this case, it is recommended that they be referred to a psychologist for a more
comprehensive assessment. To book an appointment with a psychologist, contact
Strategic Psychology at strategicpsychology.com.au.
Reference:
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-5).
Washington, D.C.: American Psychiatric Association.
