Table 3 Factor loadings of the Chinese mYFAS 2.0 (n = 541; salient factor loadings are indicated in italics.)

Q1

I ate to the point where I felt physically ill

Q2

I spent more time feeling sluggish or tired from overeating

Q4

If I had emotional problems because I had not eaten certain foods, I would eat those foods to feel better

Q11

I tried and failed to cut down on or stop eating certain foods

Q10

I had such strong urges to eat certain foods that I could not think of anything else

Q8

I kept eating in the same way even though my eating caused emotional problems

Q9

Eating the same amount of food did not give me as much enjoyment as it used to

Q7

My overeating got in the way of me taking care of my family or doing household chores

Q12

I was so distracted by eating that I could have been hurt (e.g., when driving a car, crossing the street and operating machinery)

Q3

I avoided work, school or social activities because I was afraid I would overeat there

Q13

My friends or family were worried about how much I overate