How long does this quiz take?

It takes about three minutes to complete.

Are my responses private?

Yes, all answers are anonymized and confidential.

Can I take this test more than once?

Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your results may have changed.

Will this quiz tell me if I am an emotional eater?

Yes, it provides a score that indicates the degree to which emotions influence your eating habits compared to physical hunger.

Can my results help me change my habits?

Understanding your triggers is the first step; these results can be a great starting point for discussions with a therapist or nutritionist.

Discover how your emotional state influences your dietary choices and relationship with food.

Emotional Eater Questionnaire

Are you eating for hunger or for comfort? Take this test for insight.

By Mark Travers, Ph.D. | Last Updated: December 17, 2025

Reviewed by Jourdan Travers, LCSW

The Emotional Eating Quiz is designed to help you identify the psychological triggers that influence your eating patterns. Many people find themselves turning to food not out of physical necessity, but as a way to cope with stress, boredom, or difficult emotions. By understanding these triggers, you can begin to distinguish between true physiological hunger and emotional cravings, much like how one might examine their Body Image Questionnaire results to understand self-perception.

This tool evaluates several key dimensions of your behavior, including your level of control around "forbidden" foods, the impact of stress on your appetite, and the feelings of guilt that often follow emotional eating episodes. Gaining insight into these habits is a vital step toward developing a healthier, more mindful lifestyle.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this quiz take?: It takes about three minutes to complete.
Are my responses private?: Yes, all Emotional Eater Questionnaire answers are anonymized and confidential.
Can I take this test more than once?: Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your Emotional Eater Questionnaire results may have changed.
Will this quiz tell me if I am an emotional eater?: Yes, it provides a score that indicates the degree to which emotions influence your eating habits compared to physical hunger.
Can my results help me change my habits?: Understanding your triggers is the first step; these results can be a great starting point for discussions with a therapist or nutritionist.

Emotional Eating Assessment: Take The Test

Step 1: Rate Your Eating Habits

For each statement, indicate how likely you are to engage in the behavior on a scale of 1 (Never) to 5 (Always). For best results, answer honestly and trust your first instinct.

1. If you slip up while dieting, do you feel like giving up and eating without any control?

2. Do you feel like your food choices control you more than you control them?

3. Does the number on the weighing scale have the power to significantly alter your mood?

4. How frequently do you experience intense cravings for specific types of food?

5. Do you find it challenging to stop yourself from eating sweets, particularly chocolate?

6. Do you struggle to regulate the portion sizes of certain foods you enjoy?

7. How often do you find yourself eating because you feel stressed, bored, or angry?

8. Do you tend to eat more and with less restraint when you are dining alone?

9. Do you experience a sense of guilt after consuming snacks or "forbidden" foods?

10. Does your self-control regarding your diet decrease when you are exhausted after a long day?

11. Do you find yourself eating more than usual when you are anticipating a stressful event or a difficult conversation?

Step 2: Enter Your Demographics

Provide your age, gender, region, and first name for a detailed report comparing your results to others.

What is your age?

What is your gender?

What region of the world do you live in?

What is your first name?

Step 3: Submit Your Emotional Eater Questionnaire Answers

After completing all questions, click below to send your responses to Mark Travers, Ph.D. All answers are anonymized and confidential.

References

Garaulet M, Canteras M, Morales E, López-Guimera G, Sánchez-Carracedo D, Corbalán-Tutau MD (2012). Vali9dation of 10a questionnaire on emotional eating for use in cases of obesity: the Emotional Eater Questionnaire (EEQ). Nutrición Hospitalaria. 27(2):645-51.

Disclaimer

This scale is designed for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.