Eating Disorder Test
By Free Quiz Me Editorial Team · Updated June 2025
An eating disorder is a serious mental health condition characterized by a distorted relationship with food, eating behaviors, and body image — with common types including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.
For entertainment and general awareness only. This quiz is not a medical assessment and cannot diagnose any condition. If you have concerns about your health or mental well-being, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
This self-assessment explores common warning signs and patterns to help you understand whether the way you relate to food might be worth discussing with a healthcare professional.
This quiz is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis — please consult a doctor if you have concerns.
Key Takeaways
- •The National Eating Disorders Association estimates eating disorders affect at least 9% of the global population — around 28.8 million Americans at some point in their lifetime.
- •Anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder, making early awareness critically important.
- •The three most common types are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder — each with distinct patterns and treatment needs.
- •Eating disorders affect people of all genders, ages, body sizes, and backgrounds.
- •Effective treatment is available: early intervention significantly improves recovery outcomes.
Types of Eating Disorders
There are several different types of eating disorders, each with its own unique symptoms and characteristics. Some common types of eating disorders include:
If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, it's important to seek professional help as soon as possible. With the right treatment and support, recovery from an eating disorder is possible.
- •Anorexia nervosa: an eating disorder characterized by restrictive eating behaviors and a fear of gaining weight or becoming fat.
- •Bulimia nervosa: an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging behaviors, such as self-induced vomiting or laxative use.
- •Binge eating disorder: an eating disorder characterized by recurring episodes of binge eating without purging behaviors.
- •Other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED): an eating disorder that does not meet the diagnostic criteria for other specific eating disorders, but still involves disordered eating behaviors.
What the science says
The National Eating Disorders Association estimates eating disorders affect at least 9% of the global population. A 2022 review in JAMA Psychiatry confirmed that anorexia nervosa carries the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder — reinforcing why early detection and professional evaluation matter.
If you or someone you know may be struggling, professional support is available and recovery is possible.
Sources: NIMH: Eating Disorders · APA: Eating Disorders