Who typically completes the Yale Food Addiction Scale?

• A. It is completed by the respondent themselves.
• B. It is completed by a clinician.
• C. It is completed by a family member.
• D. It is completed by a trainer.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that the Yale Food Addiction Scale is a self-report instrument designed to capture the person’s own experiences with eating behaviors that resemble addiction. It asks about cravings, loss of control, time spent on food, and related distress, so the most accurate responses come from the individual himself or herself. While a clinician may administer or score the tool in some settings, the standard use is for the respondent to complete it, rather than others such as clinicians, family members, or trainers filling it out on their behalf.