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11.
There have been times when I avoided professional or social
situations because I was not able to eat certain foods there.
0 1 2 3 4
12.
I have had withdrawal symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, or
other physical symptoms when I cut down or stopped eating
certain foods. (Please do NOT include withdrawal symptoms
caused by cutting down on caffeinated beverages, such as soda
pop, coffee, tea, energy drinks, etc.)
0 1 2 3 4
13.
I have eaten certain foods to prevent feelings of anxiety,
agitation, or other physical symptoms that were developing.
(Please do NOT include consumption of caffeinated beverages
such as soda pop, coffee, tea, energy drinks, etc.)
0 1 2 3 4
14.
When I cut down on or stop eating certain foods, I find I want
them more, and/or more strongly.
0 1 2 3 4
15.
My food and eating behavior causes significant distress.
0 1 2 3 4
16.
Food and eating causes me significant problems in my ability to
function effectively (daily routine, job/school, social activities,
family activities, health difficulties).
0 1 2 3 4
In the past 12 months:
NO YES
17.
My food consumption has caused significant psychological problems such as depression, anxiety,
self-loathing, or guilt.
0 1
18.
My food consumption has caused significant physical problems or made a physical problem worse.
0 1
19.
I kept consuming the same types of food or the same amount of food even though I was having
emotional and/or physical problems.
0 1
20.
Over time, I have found that I need to eat more and more to get the feeling I want, such as reduced
negative emotions or increased pleasure.
0 1
22.
I want to cut down or stop eating certain kinds of food.
0 1
Yale Food Addiction Scale (cont’d)
