Abstract
Aim: We aimed to investigate the relationship between eating disorders (EDs) and intuitive eating (IE) in adults. 
 Material and Method: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 200 adults aged 25-55 years were randomly selected. The Eating Attitude Test 40 (EAT 40) and the Intuitive Eating Scale-2 (IES-2) were used to evaluate eating attitudes and IE, respectively. Sociodemographic characteristics were also recorded. 
 Results: We found 38 participants with EDs and 162 participants without EDs. The IES-2 and its sub-dimensions scores did not differ significantly between participants with and without EDs. No significant correlation was observed between EAT-40 and IES-2 scores or IES-2 sub-dimensions scores. However, a significant negative correlation was found between Unconditional Permission to Eat (UPE) scores and age (r=-0.170, p
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