Table 3 EAT-10 item factor loadings
From: A prospective study for evaluation of structural and clinical validity of the Eating Assessment Tool
EAT Item | Factor loading |
|---|---|
1. Weight loss | .54 |
2. Going out for meals | .77 |
3. Swallowing liquids | .47 |
4. Swallowing solids | .84 |
5. Swallowing pills | .65 |
6. Swallowing is painful | .58 |
7. Pleasure of eating | .91 |
8. Food sticking in the throat | .81 |
9. Coughing when eating | .50 |
10. Swallowing is stressful | .78 |