Emotional Eating Assessment
Is stress, boredom, or emotions influencing your eating habits? Take this quick assessment to find out.
Instructions:
For each statement below, answer Yes or No.
Section 1: Eating and Emotions
Do you often eat when you’re stressed, anxious, bored, or overwhelmed—even if you’re not physically hungry?
Do you turn to food for comfort, relief, or as an easy way to cope with difficult emotions?
After eating, do you ever feel guilty, regretful, or out of control?
Do you crave specific comfort foods (like sweets or carbs) when experiencing strong emotions?
Have you ever eaten in secret or felt the need to hide what or how much you’re eating?
Section 2: Eating Patterns & Triggers
Do you find yourself eating mindlessly—before realizing how much you’ve consumed?
Do you often eat to reward yourself after a long day or challenging experience?
Have you noticed that stress, fatigue, or lack of sleep increases your cravings?
Do you struggle with overeating at night, even if you ate enough during the day?
10. When feeling emotional, is food your first go-to instead of other coping strategies?
Section 3: Impact on Health & Well-BeingT
Has emotional eating affected your weight, energy levels, or overall health?
Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of emotional eating, weight gain, and dieting?
Have you tried to control your eating habits but found it difficult to break the cycle?
Do you wish you had better tools to manage stress and emotions without turning to food?
Are you ready to take steps toward breaking free from emotional eating and creating a healthier relationship with food?