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Eating-related screening tools can highlight patterns around binge eating, restrictive eating, compensatory behaviors, and distress about body shape or weight. Results should be interpreted carefully and discussed with a qualified professional when concerns are significant.
EAT-26 and the Binge Eating Scale approach eating from different angles. EAT-26 asks about attitudes, weight concerns and behaviours. BES concentrates on experiences around binge eating, including loss of control and associated feelings.
The EAT-26 page includes 26 attitude items and six additional questions. BES presents 16 groups of descriptions. The formats and scoring differ, so the totals should not be treated as points on a common scale.
Useful context includes changes in eating routines, distress, social situations around food and effects on daily life. Body size or a single meal cannot explain these patterns. Choose by the experience you want to describe rather than using a score as a goal for dieting.
Use administration method, audience, and purpose to choose an appropriate educational or screening resource.
