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Relationship with Food Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Do you have an unhealthy relationship with food?

Food should nourish our bodies, minds, and relationships. Yet in cultures fixated on weight and the appearance of health, many find food to be a source of immense stress. Is your relationship with food negative or positive? Take this test to find out.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree. Focus on self-imposed behaviors and beliefs, not those prescribed by a doctor or codified by one's religion.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly Agree
Agree
1. I keep a long mental list of foods I’m not allowed to eat.
Disagree
Agree
2. I feel guilty or ashamed when I eat a food that’s bad for me.
Disagree
Agree
3. I often justify my food choices to myself or others.
Disagree
Agree
4. In general, I eat when I’m hungry and stop once I’m full.
Disagree
Agree
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5. Just about every food can be categorized as “good” or “bad.”
Disagree
Agree
6. Eating a better diet would make me a better person.
Disagree
Agree
7. I base my food decisions primarily on numerical factors like calories or grams of fat.
Disagree
Agree
8. What other people think about my food choices matters to me.
Disagree
Agree
9. I often crave the foods I’ve deemed off limits.
Disagree
Agree
10. Food is a major source of stress in my life.
Disagree
Agree
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11. Even one bite of a bad food can send me into an emotional spiral.
Disagree
Agree
12. I decide when to stop eating based on external cues, like the number of calories I’ve consumed or whether I’ve cleaned my plate.
Disagree
Agree
13. When I see what other people eat, either in real life or on social media, I feel ashamed about my own diet.
Disagree
Agree
14. I feel relaxed and at ease when I eat.
Disagree
Agree
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15. I eat mindlessly, barely noticing what the food tastes or feels like.
Disagree
Agree
16. I avoid situations or events where my preferred foods will not be available.
Disagree
Agree
17. I judge other people based on their diet.
Disagree
Agree
18. I get stressed out when I overeat or make myself too full.
Disagree
Agree
19. Eating around other people makes me feel anxious or embarrassed.
Disagree
Agree
20. I often eat food that I dislike because I know I should.
Disagree
Agree
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Who Is This Food Relationship Test For?

This test is for anyone who wants to assess their thoughts and behaviors related to food. This test is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.

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How to Get Help with an Unhealthy Food Relationship

If you are concerned that a negative relationship with food is hurting your well-being or interfering with your relationships, make an appointment with a licensed mental health provider; you can find one in your area on the Psychology Today Therapy Directory. 

Sources

  • Garner, D. et al. The Eating Attitudes Test.
  • Nolan, L., et al. Emotional Appetite Questionnaire (EAQ)
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