Minnesota Eating Behavior Survey
Minnesota Eating Behavior Survey (MEBS)
Minnesota Eating Behavior Survey (MEBS) (IPA: /ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊtə ˈiːtɪŋ bɪˈheɪvjər ˈsɜːrveɪ/), is a psychometric tool used to assess eating disorder symptoms and behaviors.
Etymology
The name of the survey originates from the state of Minnesota, where it was first developed and used. The term "Eating Behavior" refers to the patterns of eating, including the types of food consumed and the frequency and conditions under which eating occurs. "Survey" refers to the method of data collection, which involves asking a series of questions to gather information about a specific topic.
Description
The Minnesota Eating Behavior Survey is a self-report questionnaire that measures the severity of eating disorder symptoms. It consists of several subscales, including dieting, bulimic behaviors, and body dissatisfaction. The MEBS has been used in both clinical and research settings to assess the presence and severity of eating disorder symptoms.
Related Terms
- Eating Disorder: A mental disorder defined by abnormal eating habits that negatively affect a person's physical or mental health.
- Psychometric: A field of study concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement.
- Dieting: The practice of eating food in a regulated and supervised fashion to decrease, maintain, or increase body weight.
- Bulimia Nervosa: An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging.
- Body Dissatisfaction: A negative subjective evaluation of the weight and shape of one's own body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Minnesota Eating Behavior Survey
- Wikipedia's article - Minnesota Eating Behavior Survey
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