Binge Eating Scale (BES) Assessment

Please select the statement in each group that best describes how you have been feeling over the last few weeks.

How do you feel about your weight or body size when with others?

I don't feel self-conscious about my weight or body size when I'm with others.

I feel concerned about how I look to others, but it normally does not make me feel disappointed with myself.

I get self-conscious about my appearance and weight which makes me feel disappointed in myself.

I feel very self-conscious about my weight and frequently experience intense shame and self-disgust.

How would you describe your eating habits?

I have no difficulty eating slowly in a proper manner.

Although I seem to 'gobble down' foods, I don't end up feeling stuffed because of eating too much.

Sometimes I tend to eat quickly, and then I feel uncomfortably full afterwards.

I have the habit of bolting down my food without really chewing it. When this happens I usually feel uncomfortably stuffed because I've eaten too much.

How often do you eat when you are not hungry?

Never

Rarely

Often

Always

Do you eat sensibly in front of others and binge when you are alone?

Never

Rarely

Often

Always

How concerned are you about your weight?

I am not concerned about my weight.

I am mildly concerned about my weight.

I have great concern about my weight.

I am extremely concerned, bordering upon obsession about my weight.

How often do you have eating binges (eat excessively within a discrete period of time)?

I never binge.

I binge infrequently (e.g. less than once a week).

I binge moderately (e.g. once or twice a week).

I binge frequently (e.g. more than twice a week).

How frequently do you feel unable to control what or how much you eat?

Never

Rarely

Often

Always

How much food do you typically consume in private?

I eat typically, or perhaps slightly less, in private than when with others.

I eat typically, or perhaps slightly more, in private than when with others.

I tend to eat considerably more in private than when with others.

I tend to eat vastly more in private than when with others.

How much do thoughts about food occupy your mind?

I do not think about food very much at all.

I think about food a moderate amount.

I think about food very frequently.

Food thoughts occupy my mind constantly.

How often do you feel guilty or disgusted with yourself after overeating?

Never

Rarely

Often

Always

How much control do you feel you have over your eating habits?

I feel I have no control whatsoever.

I feel I have very little control.

I feel I have some control, but not enough.

I feel I have complete control.

How much does your weight affect how you feel about yourself?

Not at all.

Slightly.

Moderately.

Extremely.

How preoccupied are you with the desire to be thinner?

I do not think about wanting to be thinner.

I think about wanting to be thinner a little.

I think about wanting to be thinner a lot.

I am completely preoccupied with the desire to be thinner.

How often do you feel secretive about your eating habits?

Never

Rarely

Often

Always

How often do you diet?

Never

Rarely

Often

Always

How much thought do you give to burning calories after overeating?

None.

A little thought.

A moderate amount of thought.

An excessive amount of thought.

About the Binge Eating Scale

Consists of 16 items evaluating behavioral and emotional aspects of binge eating.
Helps quantify the severity of binge eating symptoms.
Used by clinicians and researchers as a screening and progress monitoring tool.
Focuses on patterns like loss of control, eating when not hungry, guilt, and preoccupation with weight/shape.
A high score suggests potential issues warranting further professional evaluation.

Important Note: This assessment and information provided are for educational and screening purposes only. They are not intended to diagnose Binge Eating Disorder (BED) or replace consultation with qualified healthcare professionals. If you have concerns about your eating patterns or well-being, please seek professional help.