Behavioural | Current eating patterns Eating behaviour history Special diets followed, particularly if the diet involves avoidance of certain foods and/or if the range of foods to be avoided has increased over time Specific food restrictions in place, whether for medical or for personal reasons Food rules and beliefs Flexibility or rigidity around food or nutrient intake Current and past nutritional supplement use Social interaction with food and meals (any isolation or withdrawing) Compensatory behaviours (eg, vomiting, laxative use, diet pills, etc.)
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Physical | Pathogenic weight control practices Adequacy of current dietary intake including overall energy, macronutrients and micronutrients Current and past history of weight and body composition (are these stable or do they fluctuate) Active pursuit of changes in body composition, including the time course and methods of achieving these changes Training load and phase Food security
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Medical | Review of biochemistry, haematological and hormonal profiles Food allergies and intolerances Menstrual history, current menstrual pattern Bone health Injury/illness patterns Medication (including combined contraceptive pill) Gastrointestinal complications Family history of dieting, eating disorders, mental health issues, relationship with food EA assessment (with various methods including RMR and DXA body composition for FFM)
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Emotional | Food and eating attitudes Current and past relationship with food and body Amount of time spent thinking about food, weight and body image Body image, past and present (considering both athlete and general population body image) Mental health comorbidities (depression, anxiety, personality disorders, substance abuse, self-harm and suicidal ideation)
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