What type of assessment is the YFAS?

What type of assessment is the YFAS?

• A. A clinician-administered interview.
• B. A self-reported measure.
• C. A laboratory biomarker test.
• D. An observational rating scale.

Answer: (B)

The YFAS is a self-report assessment that uses the respondent’s own answers to measure addictive-like eating by applying DSM-5 substance-use criteria to food-related behaviors. It asks about thoughts, urges, and behaviors around food over a defined period, and scoring determines whether someone meets criteria for “food addiction.” It is not a clinician-administered interview, not a laboratory biomarker, and not an observational rating—there are no objective tests or observer ratings involved. This self-report format makes it efficient for screening and research while acknowledging potential self-report biases.

The YFAS is a self-report assessment that uses the respondent’s own answers to measure addictive-like eating by applying DSM-5 substance-use criteria to food-related behaviors. It asks about thoughts, urges, and behaviors around food over a defined period, and scoring determines whether someone meets criteria for “food addiction.” It is not a clinician-administered interview, not a laboratory biomarker, and not an observational rating—there are no objective tests or observer ratings involved. This self-report format makes it efficient for screening and research while acknowledging potential self-report biases.