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SCOFF Survey

SCOFF Survey

(A useful tool for the preliminary screening of eating disorders)

The SCOFF questionnaire is a short, five-question tool used for the initial screening of a possible eating disorder. It is not used to provide a formal diagnosis.

The questions can be asked orally or in writing.

  • S -- Do you make yourself Sick because you feel uncomfortably full or distressed after eating?
  • C -- Do you worry about losing Control over the amount of food you eat?
  • O -- Have you recently lost more than 6.35 kg (one stone) over a three-month period?
  • F -- Do you believe yourself to be Fat when others say you are too thin?
  • F -- Do you feel that Food dominates your life?

If the answer is "yes" to two or more questions, this warrants further investigation and a specialized psychological evaluation.

There are also two additional questions that have been proven to have high sensitivity and accuracy in detecting Bulimia Nervosa. Answering 'No' to the first question or 'Yes' to the second suggests it would be helpful to talk about this further.

  • Are you satisfied with your eating habits?
  • Do you eat in secret?