sentences:  The EAT-26 is not designed to make a diagnosis of an eating disorder and should not be used in place of a professional diagnosis or consultation.The EAT should only be used as a screener for general eating disorders, as research has not shown it to be a valid instrument in making specific diagnoses.Permission to use the EAT-40 or EAT-26 can be obtained from David Garner through the EAT-26 website .