Mealtime Anxiety in Eating Disorders

The goal of this observational study is to assess mealtime anxiety in patients with eating disorders receiving treatment at an in-patient unit. Anxiety wil be assessed using ecological momentary assessment (EMA). The main research question is:• Does post meal activity reduce anxiety in patients with eating disorders?Study participation will last for two weeks. Participants will be reporting current levels of anxiety/distress on an EMA mobile app during treatment as usual. During one of the two study participation weeks, the participants will perform post mealtime activity.

Inclusion Criteria:All patients admitted to the Regional Department for Eating Disorders adult in-patient unit (>16 years old) will be invited to participate.Exclusion Criteria:Patients who receive tube feeding for all meals during the study period will be excluded.