SCOFF
SCOFF Eating Disorder Questionnaire
The SCOFF Eating Disorder Questionnaire (SCOFF) is a 5-item eating / body image assessment for adolescent / adult. It typically takes about 1 minute to complete, producing a total score from 0 to 5 where higher scores indicate greater symptom severity.
5
1 min
adolescent / adult
0–5
About the SCOFF
The SCOFF Eating Disorder Questionnaire (SCOFF) is a 5-item eating / body image assessment for adolescent / adult. It typically takes about 1 minute to complete, producing a total score from 0 to 5 where higher scores indicate greater symptom severity.
First published in 1999 by Morgan JF, Reid F, Lacey JH, the SCOFF is in the public domain and free to use without permission or fees. With Psyche Assess you can send the SCOFF to clients online, score it automatically, and generate a clinician-ready report in seconds.
SCOFF questions
- 1
Do you make yourself **S**ick because you feel uncomfortably full?
- 2
Do you worry you have lost **C**ontrol over how much you eat?
- 3
Have you recently lost more than **O**ne stone (~6.35 kg) in a 3-month period?
- 4
Do you believe yourself to be **F**at when others say you are too thin?
- 5
Would you say that **F**ood dominates your life?
Items reproduced from a documented, freely usable source. Item wording is preserved exactly as published.
Scoring & interpretation
| Range | Band | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| 0–1 | Negative screen | Below the cutoff. |
| 2–5 | Positive screen | Score ≥2 — high likelihood of an eating disorder; further assessment recommended. |
Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity.
Frequently asked questions
How many items does the SCOFF have?
The SCOFF has 5 items and takes about 1 minute to complete.
How is the SCOFF scored?
Item responses are summed for a total score from 0 to 5, where higher scores indicate greater severity. Totals fall into the interpretive bands shown above.
Is the SCOFF free to use?
Yes — the SCOFF is in the public domain and free to use, reproduce, and translate.
Who is the SCOFF for?
The SCOFF is designed for adolescent / adult and is used by clinicians, researchers, and integrated-care teams.
Source & references
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