Form: Intuitive Eating Scale, IES-2

1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neutral
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
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1
I try to avoid certain foods high in fat, carbohydrates, or calories.
2
I find myself eating when I'm feeling emotional (e.g., anxious, depressed, sad), even when I'm not physically hungry.
3
If I am craving a certain food, I allow myself to have it.
4
I get mad at myself for eating something unhealthy.
5
I find myself eating when I am lonely, even when I'm not physically hungry.
6
I trust my body to tell me when to eat.
7
I trust my body to tell me what to eat.
8
I trust my body to tell me how much to eat.
9
I have forbidden foods that I don't allow myself to eat.
10
I use food to help me soothe my negative emotions.
11
I find myself eating when I am stressed out, even when I'm not physically hungry.
12
I am able to cope with my negative emotions (e.g., anxiety, sadness) without turning to food for comfort.
13
When I am bored, I do NOT eat just for something to do.
14
When I am lonely, I do NOT turn to food for comfort.
15
I find other ways to cope with stress and anxiety than by eating.
16
I allow myself to eat what food I desire at the moment.
17
I do NOT follow eating rules or dieting plans that dictate what, when, and/or how much to eat.
18
Most of the time, I desire to eat nutritious foods.
19
I mostly eat foods that make my body perform efficiently (well).
20
I mostly eat foods that give my body energy and stamina.
21
I rely on my hunger signals to tell me when to eat.
22
I rely on my fullness (satiety) signals to tell me when to stop eating.
23
I trust my body to tell me when to stop eating.

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