Eating Disorder Screening

The SCOFF questionnaire is a simple screening tool to help identify if you might have an eating disorder. Please answer yes or no to the following questions honestly.

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5 questions · 1 minute · scored instantly — SCOFF Questionnaire.

What the SCOFF asks

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

Answer options

No (0) · Yes (1)

How SCOFF scores are interpreted

Score	Result	What it suggests
0–1	Low likelihood of eating disorder	Your responses suggest a low likelihood of an eating disorder. If you have concerns about your relationship with food or body image, a professional can provide support and guidance.
2–5	Possible eating disorder	Your responses suggest you may have an eating disorder. Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental health conditions. A comprehensive evaluation by a professional who specializes in eating disorders is strongly recommended. Early intervention leads to the best outcomes.

Next step after your SCOFF score

If your result suggests more than minimal symptoms, a psychiatric evaluation is the next step. Read about eating disorders treatment, or book directly — most patients are seen within 24 to 48 hours.

Common questions

What is the SCOFF?

The SCOFF (SCOFF Questionnaire) is a 5-question screening instrument used in clinical practice to gauge the severity of symptoms. The SCOFF questionnaire is a simple screening tool to help identify if you might have an eating disorder. Please answer yes or no to the following questions honestly. It takes about 1 minutes to complete.

How is the SCOFF scored?

Each answer carries a point value, and the total places you in one of 2 ranges: 0–1 = low likelihood of eating disorder; 2–5 = possible eating disorder. This screening scores your answers instantly and shows the range you fall into.

Is the SCOFF a diagnosis?

No. This screening tool is based on the SCOFF questionnaire, a validated instrument used worldwide to screen for eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. It is not a diagnostic tool. A proper diagnosis requires a comprehensive evaluation by a qualified mental health professional with expertise in eating disorders. If you are having thoughts of harming yourself, please call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.

Is this screening free and private?

Yes. It is free, takes 1 minute, and you do not need an account. You only share contact details if you choose to ask for an appointment at the end.

What should I do with my result?

Bring it to a psychiatric evaluation. Bright Setorglo, PMHNP-BC (NPI 1588531511) offers same-day and next-day telehealth appointments in Texas; call (432) 770-3341 or book online. If your score is high or you have thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 now.

This screening tool is based on the SCOFF questionnaire, a validated instrument used worldwide to screen for eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. It is not a diagnostic tool. A proper diagnosis requires a comprehensive evaluation by a qualified mental health professional with expertise in eating disorders. If you are having thoughts of harming yourself, please call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room immediately. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, text HOME to 741741, or call 911.