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Stress-Undereater Quiz
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Are You a Stress Undereater?

When confronted by severe stress, anyone can become a stress undereater. For some people it doesn't even have to be severe stress that causes them to stop eating. But there are certain characteristics that define a chronic stress undereater, which can lead to serious health problems if left unchecked.

About 5 percent of the population falls into the stress undereater category. Take Dr. Peeke's 10-question quiz and find out if you're at risk:

Is your eating erratic?

Yes
No


Is your sleep often agitated?

Yes
No


Are you anxious upon awakening?

Yes
No


Do you feel less anxiety as the day progresses?

Yes
No


Is your body weight lower than average?

Yes
No


Do you experience chronic anxiety, worry, panic, melancholy or depression?

Yes
No


Do you set unrealistic goals for yourself?

Yes
No


Are you a controlling person?

Yes
No


Is it difficult to achieve a sense of pleasure or reward from anything you do?

Yes
No


Do you engage in daily vigorous aerobic workouts that include running or biking?

Yes
No


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