Open Versus Concealed Weighing: Feasibility and Acceptability of a Pilot Study of Adults With Anorexia Nervosa in Residential Treatment

Findings indicate that a controlled comparison of weighing procedures is feasible in residential care for AN. While both methods were viewed as somewhat helpful, open weighing showed stronger associations with reduced fear of knowing weight. Familiarity with a weighing method may be an important factor to consider when introducing or changing weighing practices.