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Disordered Eating Questionnaire

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Updated on October 9, 2025

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The SCOFF Questionnaire is a brief, five-item screening tool used to identify possible eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. It provides a quick way for clinicians to assess disordered eating behaviors and attitudes that may warrant further evaluation. Developed and validated by Morgan, Reid, and Lacey (1999), the SCOFF has demonstrated strong sensitivity and specificity across clinical and community samples and is widely recommended for use in primary care and mental health settings. While not a diagnostic instrument, it serves as an effective, evidence-based first step in recognizing individuals who may need comprehensive assessment and support.

SCOFF Questionnaire (Eating Disorder Screening)

Do you make yourself Sick because you feel uncomfortably full?(Required)
Do you worry you have lost Control over how much you eat?(Required)
Have you recently lost more than One stone (about 14 lb/6.35 kg) in a 3-month period?(Required)
Do you believe yourself to be Fat when others say you are too thin?(Required)
Would you say that Food dominates your life?(Required)

Score and Results

Automatically calculated. A score of 2 or more suggests that further assessment is warranted.
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Citation:

Morgan, J. F., Reid, F., & Lacey, J. H. (1999). The SCOFF questionnaire: Assessment of a new screening tool for eating disorders. BMJ, 319(7223), 1467–1468. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.319.7223.1467

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