Nine Item Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Screen (NIAS)

Child Self-Report Version

This questionnaire helps assess patterns of avoidant or restrictive eating behaviors

Personal Information

Assessment Questions

Please read each statement and select the response that best describes how you feel about eating and food.

1. I am a picky eater
2. I dislike most of the foods that other people eat
3. The list of foods that I like and will eat is shorter than the list of foods I won't eat
4. I am not very interested in eating; I seem to have a smaller appetite than other people
5. I have to push myself to eat regular meals throughout the day, or to eat a large enough amount of food at meals
6. Even when I am eating a food I really like, it is hard for me to eat a large enough volume at meals
7. I avoid or put off eating because I am afraid of GI discomfort, choking, or vomiting
8. I restrict myself to certain foods because I am afraid that other foods will cause GI discomfort, choking, or vomiting
9. I eat small portions because I am afraid of GI discomfort, choking, or vomiting

NIAS Assessment Results

Comprehensive analysis of avoidant/restrictive eating patterns

0
Total Score
(0-45)
0
Picky Eating
(0-15)
0
Lack of Interest
(0-15)
0
Fear-Based Avoidance
(0-15)

Clinical Interpretation

Important Clinical Information

Screening Tool: The NIAS is a screening instrument designed to identify patterns of avoidant/restrictive eating behaviors. It is not a diagnostic tool.

Professional Evaluation: Elevated scores or concerning patterns should be followed up with comprehensive clinical assessment by qualified healthcare professionals.

Research Basis: Based on Zickgraf & Ellis (2018) validation study. Higher scores indicate higher levels of avoidant/restrictive eating patterns.

Age Range: This tool is designed for children and adolescents. Clinical interpretation should consider developmental factors.