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Food Craving Questionnaire

345 Shared Subjects

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Clinical Assessments
Food
12/12/2014
fcq01
03/24/2023
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Definition
Submission Template
Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR*
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0::1440 Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month.
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth M;F; O; NR M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported gender
Query fcq_s1 Integer Recommended I have an intense desire to eat one or more specific foods 1::5 1=Strongly agree; 5= Strongly disagree fcq_s1_scan1, fcq_s1_scan2
Query fcq_s2 Integer Recommended I'm craving one or more specific foods 1::5 1=Strongly agree; 5= Strongly disagree fcq_s2_scan1, fcq_s2_scan2
Query fcq_s3 Integer Recommended I have an urge for one or more specific foods 1::5 1=Strongly agree; 5= Strongly disagree fcq_s3_scan1, fcq_s3_scan2
Query fcq_s4 Integer Recommended Eating one or more specific foods would make things seem just perfect. 1::5 1=Strongly agree; 5= Strongly disagree fcq_s4_scan1, fcq_s4_scan2
Query fcq_s5 Integer Recommended If I were to eat what I am craving, I am sure my mood would improve 1::5 1=Strongly agree; 5= Strongly disagree fcq_s5_scan1, fcq_s5_scan2
Query fcq_s6 Integer Recommended Eating one or more specific foods would make me feel wonderful 1::5 1=Strongly agree; 5= Strongly disagree fcq_s6_scan1, fcq_s6_scan2
Query fcq_s7 Integer Recommended If I ate something I wouldnt feel so sluggish and lethargic 1::5 1=Strongly agree; 5= Strongly disagree fcq_s7_scan1, fcq_s7_scan2
Query fcq_s8 Integer Recommended Satisfying my craving would make me feel less grouchy and irritable 1::5 1=Strongly agree; 5= Strongly disagree fcq_s8_scan1, fcq_s8_scan2
Query fcq_s9 Integer Recommended I would feel more alert if I could satisfy my craving 1::5 1=Strongly agree; 5= Strongly disagree fcq_s9_scan1, fcq_s9_scan2
Query fcq_s10 Integer Recommended If I have one or more specific foods, I cannot stop eating it. 1::5 1=Strongly agree; 5= Strongly disagree fcq_s10_scan1, fcq_s10_scan2
Query fcq_s11 Integer Recommended My desire to eat [one or more specific foods] seems overpowering 1::5 1=Strongly agree; 5= Strongly disagree fcq_s11_scan1, fcq_s11_scan2
Query fcq_s12 Integer Recommended I know I'm going to keep on thinking about one or more specific foods until I actually have it. 1::5 1=Strongly agree; 5= Strongly disagree fcq_s12_scan1, fcq_s12_scan2
Query fcq_s13 Integer Recommended I am hungry 1::5 1=Strongly agree; 5= Strongly disagree fcq_s13_scan1, fcq_s13_scan2
Query fcq_s14 Integer Recommended If I eat right now, my stomach wouldnt feel as empty 1::5 1=Strongly agree; 5= Strongly disagree fcq_s14_scan1, fcq_s14_scan2
Query fcq_s15 Integer Recommended I feel weak because of not eating. 1::5 1=Strongly agree; 5= Strongly disagree fcq_s15_scan1, fcq_s15_scan2
Query fcq_t1 Integer Recommended Being with someone who is eating often makes me hungry 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t2 Integer Recommended When I crave something, I know I wont be able to stop eating once I start. 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t3 Integer Recommended If I eat what I am craving, I often lose control and eat too much 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t4 Integer Recommended I hate it when I give into cravings 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t5 Integer Recommended Food cravings invariably make me think of ways to get what I want to eat. 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t6 Integer Recommended I feel like I have food on my mind all the time. 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t7 Integer Recommended I often feel guilty for craving certain foods. 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t8 Integer Recommended I find myself preoccupied with food 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t9 Integer Recommended I eat to feel better. 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t10 Integer Recommended Sometimes, eating makes things seem just perfect 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t11 Integer Recommended Thinking about my favorite foods makes my mouth water 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t12 Integer Recommended I crave foods when my stomach is empty 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t13 Integer Recommended I feel as if my body asks me for certain foods. 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t14 Integer Recommended I get so hungry that my stomach seems like a bottomless pit. 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t15 Integer Recommended Eating what I crave makes me feel better 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t16 Integer Recommended When I satisfy a craving I feel less depressed. 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t17 Integer Recommended When I eat what I am craving I feel guilty about myself 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t18 Integer Recommended Whenever I have cravings, I find myself making plans to eat. 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t19 Integer Recommended Eating calms me down. 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t20 Integer Recommended I crave foods when I feel bored, angry, or sad 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t21 Integer Recommended I feel less anxious after I eat. 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t22 Integer Recommended If I get what I am craving I cannot stop myself from eating it. 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t23 Integer Recommended When I crave certain foods, I usually try to eat them as soon as I can 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t24 Integer Recommended When I eat what I crave I feel great 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t25 Integer Recommended I have no will power to resist my food crave 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t26 Integer Recommended Once I start eating, I have trouble stopping 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t27 Integer Recommended I can't stop thinking about eating no matter how hard I try. 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t28 Integer Recommended I spend a lot of time thinking about whatever it is I will eat next 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t29 Integer Recommended If I give in to a food craving, all control is lost. 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t30 Integer Recommended When I’m stressed out, I crave food. 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t31 Integer Recommended I daydream about food 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t32 Integer Recommended Whenever I have a food craving, I keep on thinking about eating until I actually eat the food 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t33 Integer Recommended If I am craving something, thoughts of eating it consume me. 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t34 Integer Recommended My emotions often make me want to eat 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t35 Integer Recommended Whenever I go to a buffet I end up eating more than what I needed. 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t36 Integer Recommended It is hard for me to resist the temptation to eat appetizing foods that are in my reach. 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t37 Integer Recommended When I am with someone who is overeating, I usually overeat too 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t38 Integer Recommended When I eat food, I feel comforted 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query fcq_t_sum Integer Recommended FCQ Trait - Sum fcq-t_sum
Query fcq_s_sum Integer Recommended FCQ State - Sum fcq-s_sum, fcq_s_sum_scan1, fcq_s_sum_scan2
Query fcq_t_plan Integer Recommended FCQ Trait - an intention and planning to consume food) fcq-t_plan
Query fcq_t_pos_r Integer Recommended FCQ Trait - anticipation of positive reinforcement that may result from eating fcq-t_pos_r
Query fcq_t_neg_r Integer Recommended FCQ Trait- anticipation of relief from negative states and feelings as a result of eating fcq-t_neg_r
Query fcq_t_lack_co Integer Recommended FCQ Trait- lack of control over eating fcq-t_lack_co
Query fcq_t_thoughts Integer Recommended FCQ Trait- thoughts or preoccupation with food fcq-t_thoughts
Query fcq_t_hunger Integer Recommended FCQ Trait- craving as a physiological state fcq-t_hunger
Query fcq_t_emotion Integer Recommended FCQ Trait- Emotion fcq-t_emotion
Query fcq_t_environ Integer Recommended FCQ Trait- cues that may trigger food cravings fcq-t_environ
Query fcq_t_guilt Integer Recommended FCQ Trait- guilt that may be experienced as a result of cravings and/or giving into them. fcq-t_guilt
Query fcq_s_desire Integer Recommended FCQ State - an intense desire to eat fcq-s_desire, fcq_s_desire_scan1, fcq_s_desire_scan2
Query fcq_s_pos_r Integer Recommended FCQ State - anticipation of positive reinforcement that may result from eating fcq-s_pos_r, fcq_s_pos_r_scan1, fcq_s_pos_r_scan2
Query fcq_s_neg_r Integer Recommended FCQ State - anticipation of relief from negative states and feelings as a result of hunger fcq-s_neg_r, fcq_s_neg_r_scan1, fcq_s_neg_r_scan2
Query fcq_s_lack_co Integer Recommended FCQ State - thoughts of preoccupation with food and lack of control over eating fcq-s_lack_co, fcq_s_lack_co_scan1, fcq_s_lack_co_scan2
Query fcq_s_hunger Integer Recommended FCQ State - craving as a physiological state fcq-s_hunger, fcq_s_hunger_scan1, fcq_s_hunger_scan2
Query fcq_t39 Integer Recommended I crave foods when Im upset 1::6 1=Never or Not Applicable; 6= Always
Query trial Integer Recommended Trial number 0::9999; -777; -999 1 = first; 2= second; 3=third; 4=fourth; 5=fifth; 6=sixth; etc; -777=NA, -999=missing
fcq_w1 Integer Recommended In the past week, I have an intense desire to eat one or more specific foods (e.g. sweets, fast food, salty snacks) 1::5 1 = Never; 2 = Rarely; 3 = Sometimes; 4 = Often; 5 = Always
fcq_w2 Integer Recommended In the past week, I crave one or more specific foods. 1::5 1 = Never; 2 = Rarely; 3 = Sometimes; 4 = Often; 5 = Always
fcq_w3 Integer Recommended In the past week, I have had an urge for one or more specific foods. 1::5 1 = Never; 2 = Rarely; 3 = Sometimes; 4 = Often; 5 = Always
fcq_w4 Integer Recommended In the past week, I have a desire to eat one or more specific foods that seemed overpowering. 1::5 1 = Never; 2 = Rarely; 3 = Sometimes; 4 = Often; 5 = Always
fcq_w5 Integer Recommended In the past week, I knew I was going to keep on thinking about one or more specific foods until I actually ate it. 1::5 1 = Never; 2 = Rarely; 3 = Sometimes; 4 = Often; 5 = Always
fcq_w6 String 300 Recommended In the past week, what type of foods were you craving?
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