Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About FA

Speakers at Public Information sessions should be prepared to answer these questions.

• How do I know if I’m a food addict?
• Why don’t members eat flour or sugar?
• Why do members weigh and measure their food?
• How is FA different from other diet programs?
• Is it religious?
• Why do members talk about God?
• What is the difference between OA and FA?
• What is the difference between compulsive overeating and food addiction?
• How do you know if your life is unmanageable?
• What if I only have a weight problem?
• How is FA related to FAA?
• Does FA have a website? Email address?
• How did FA start?
• How does it work?
• How is it organized?
• What are the Twelve Steps?
• How does a person join?
• What does membership cost?
• How is it supported?
• Are there many men in FA?
• Can kids join?
• Does it work for everyone?
• Is it affiliated with any other organization?
• Is there a recommended diet?
• What is food addiction?
• Can family members who are not food addicts, attend meetings?
• What can we do to help other food addicts?