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http://www.omniture.com --> Sections Home Page Local News AP News Archives Business Classifieds Event Calendar Forums Life Opinion Obituaries Photo Gallery Readers Photo Gallery Sports Tempo Weather Special Coverage 2006 Britt Festivals --> Shop Our Valley AutoFinder HomeFinder JobFinder Search Our Valley Special Sections Readers' Choice Homelife Magazine Joy Magazine Neighborhoods Employment Guide Oregon Golf Info Oregon Wine Info Other Publications Local Links Ashland News eSouthernOregon Newspapers In Education Personals Moving Here Movie Listings TV Listings Volunteer Customer Service Advertise With Us Media Kit Place Classified Ad Contact Us FAQ's Home Delivery Site Map --> Email Story to a Friend November 14, 2006 Eating disorders: Are you at risk? The Washington Post Do your thoughts and feelings about weight and your body put you at risk for an eating disorder? The following quiz developed by Stanford University researchers as part of the "Student Bodies" prevention program may help you find out. It is not intended as a diagnostic test. Answer the questions truthfully, then consult the key at the end to interpret your score. If you score at moderate or high risk, you may want to seek help to avoid serious health problems. u A day rarely passes in which I don't worry about how much I eat. ( ) True ( ) False I am embarrassed to be seen in a bathing suit. Advertisement ( ) True ( ) False There are many foods I always feel guilty about eating. ( ) True ( ) False Most attractive people I see are thinner than I am. ( ) True ( ) False I usually begin the day with a vow to diet. ( ) True ( ) False My thighs are too fat. ( ) True ( ) False I feel uncomfortable eating anything fattening in front of people. ( ) True ( ) False It makes me nervous if I know people can watch me from behind. ( ) True ( ) False After I eat a lot, I think about ways of getting rid of or burning up calories. ( ) True ( ) False I hate seeing myself in a mirror. ( ) True ( ) False I feel terrible about myself if I don't exercise a lot every day. ( ) True ( ) False I find my naked body repulsive. ( ) True ( ) False If I eat too much, I sometimes vomit or take laxatives. ( ) True ( ) False My worst problem is how my body looks. ( ) True ( ) False Scoring 0-4 True responses; laxative/vomiting question marked False: Low risk 5-8 True responses; laxative/vomiting question marked false: Moderate risk 9-13 True responses; laxative/vomiting question marked false: High risk Any number of true responses with laxative/vomiting question marked true: Very high risk, seek help promptly. Resources The following organizations offer more information about the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. Some are accessible only online. Academy for Eating Disorders, www.aedweb.org , 847-498-4274. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, www.aacap.org , 202-966-7300. National Eating Disorders Association, www.nationaleatingdisorder.org , 800-931-2237. National Women's Health Information Center, www.womenshealth.gov , 800-994-9662. National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, www.anad.org , 847-831-3438. Something Fishy, " target="_blank">www.something-fishy.org. Would you like to respond to this story? If so Click Here to visit our forums. Advertisement Copyright © 1997-2006 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback online casinos news Home Security Systems Online Casino Reviews Men's Clothing Fundraisers UK Homeowner Loans Discount Hotel Reservations Send Flowers Casinos Canada Texas Electric Choice Compare Electric rates in Texas Windermere Van Vleet Trunks, Footlocker Online poker at AbsolutePoker.com