Eating Behavior Diagnostic Wizard
An integrated diagnostic wizard by NutriFit synthesizing leading validated scales to identify your core eating behavior archetype and personalized action plan.
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Calculation
Do you make yourself sick (vomit) because you feel uncomfortably full?
1. Clinical Risk Screening (SCOFF)
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How it is calculated
NutriFit multi-factor algorithm correlating markers of dietary restraint, emotional eating, external cues, and eating disorder risk into an eating profile.
Formula
Comprehensive classification matrix based on cross-scale correlations among DEBQ, SCOFF, IES-2, and mYFAS 2.0.
Limits of the method
This tool is designed for self-discovery and nutritional counseling guidance. It does not replace a clinical psychiatric diagnostic interview.
Sources of the method
- Fairburn C.G. Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Eating Disorders. Guilford Press, 2008
- American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR), 2022
- NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence). Eating disorders: recognition and treatment (NG69), 2020
This calculation is for reference only and is not medical advice, a diagnosis or a prescription. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, take medication or have any doubts, discuss the result with a physician or a qualified nutrition professional.
How to Use the Diagnostic Wizard
Complete clinical risk screening
Note critical indicators regarding food preoccupation and rigid body weight control.
Configure eating behavior dimensions
Indicate your tendencies toward dietary restriction, stress-driven eating, and external cues.
Receive your archetype and strategy
Review your primary pattern description and download your detailed PDF report.
Eating Archetype Profiles
Restriction — Binge — Guilt Cycle
Alternating strict dieting with emotional overeating followed by intense self-blame.
Emotional Eater
Using food as a primary coping mechanism for comfort, joy, and relief from fatigue.
Balanced Flexible Pattern
Food freedom guided by physiological hunger and satiety without arbitrary prohibitions.
Why Standard Diets Fail for Emotional Eating
When eating is driven by emotional states (loneliness, anxiety, burnout), dieting adds cognitive and physiological stress, inevitably triggering overeating.
Integrative Approach to Nutrition
Healthy nutrition rests on three pillars: biological adequacy (macronutrient balance), behavioral mindfulness, and emotional flexibility.
Eating Behavior Archetype Matrix
| Eating Archetype | Key Trigger | Priority Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclic Diet-Binge | Strict dietary prohibitions | Food legalization, dismantling forbidden food lists |
| Emotional | Stress, boredom, anxiety | Emotion journaling, non-food relaxation techniques |
| External Cue-Driven | Sight and smell of appetizing food | Environmental redesign, 10-minute mindful pause |
| Intuitive Balanced | Physiological hunger | Maintaining varied, nourishing whole-food choices |
Developed by NutriFit scientific team based on validated psychological scales.
Frequently asked questions
How does the Wizard differ from individual questionnaires?
The Wizard synthesizes key psychological markers into an integrated profile, pinpointing root behavioral drivers without having to take each scale separately.
What is the benefit of knowing your eating archetype?
It removes guilt and reveals which behavioral strategy fits you best: stress management, environmental restructuring, or ending restrictive food rules.
Can nutritionists use the Wizard with clients?
Yes, results can be exported to PDF and used during initial client consultations to customize nutritional coaching.
Is personal information required?
No, the assessment is completely anonymous and free of charge.
How long does the Express Wizard take?
Only 2 to 3 minutes.
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Take the detailed DEBQ, SCOFF, IES-2, and mYFAS questionnaires for in-depth self-assessment.
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- Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)
- SCOFF Eating Disorder Screening Questionnaire
- Intuitive Eating Scale-2 (IES-2)
- Yale Food Addiction Scale mYFAS 2.0
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What next
Formula breakdowns, biomarker reference ranges and nutrition articles with cited sources are in the NutriFit knowledge base.
Go to the knowledge base