The EAT-26 is the most widely used screening measure that may be able to help you determine if you have an eating disorder that needs professional attention. The EAT-26 is not designed to make a diagnosis of an eating disorder or to take the place of a professional diagnosis or consultation. Please answer each question as accurately, honestly and completely as possible. All of your results are complete confidential.

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Copyright ownership of the EAT and EAT-26 has been retained; however, because the aim has been for others to have free access to the test, all fees and royalties have been waived. Permission is granted to reproduce the work as long as the original publication source is identified. If your institution requires you to obtain written permission to use this instrument, e-mail David M. Garner for permission and you will be sent a permission letter as well as a sample of the test. Please include the proper reference to the citation.

The correct citation for the EAT-26 (26-item version) is:

Garner, D.M., Olmsted, M.P., Bohr, Y., and Garfinkel, P.E. (1982). The Eating Attitudes Test: Psychometric features and clinical correlates. Psychological Medicine, 12, 871-878.