Lauren HofsteeRegistered Dietitian

Anorexia Nervosa (AN) self-check

Could these patterns relate to Anorexia Nervosa (AN)?

A gentle check-in for restriction, fear of weight gain, body image, driven exercise and physical warning signs.

Not a diagnosis. This original educational check-in is not a validated screening test. Your answers stay on this device.

8 questions · about 2 minutes · all quizzes

You do not need to match every sign to deserve support.

About Anorexia Nervosa (AN)

A conversation starter, not a clinical test.

Anorexia nervosa involves restricted energy intake, fear of weight gain or persistent behaviour that interferes with weight gain, and a disturbance in how weight or shape is experienced. Only a qualified clinician can diagnose it.

This self-check cannot assess all diagnostic criteria, medical causes, severity or overlapping conditions. A comprehensive physical and mental health assessment is the right next step when concerns persist.

Questions people often search

These are understandable questions. This page can help you notice patterns and find language for a conversation, but no online quiz can provide a diagnosis.

All disorder-specific self-checksNIMH eating disorder information AHRQ DSM-5 criteria summary Ontario Health eating disorder quality standard

Information checked September 1, 2026.

Support before certainty

A few places to begin.

Medical assessment

Tell a family doctor or nurse practitioner what has been happening. Ontario residents can call 811 for free nursing advice, day or night.

Toronto and Canada-wide support

NEDIC provides information and help finding care across Canada. Call 1-866-633-4220, call 416-340-4156 in Toronto, or visit nedic.ca. NEDIC is not a crisis line.

Nutrition care with Lauren

Lauren Hofstee, RD provides virtual, weight-inclusive eating disorder nutrition counselling across Ontario.

Book a free 15-minute intro call

Outside Canada

Contact a local primary care professional or eating disorder service. If you are in immediate danger, use your local emergency number or crisis service.

If you may be in immediate danger

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. In Canada, call or text 988 if you are thinking about suicide.