Translation and Psychometric Analysis of the Chinese Version of the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire for Children (DEBQ-C) in Taiwanese Preadolescents.

•A valid and reliable instrument that can be used to assess overeating tendencies is critical.•The CDEBQ-C is a psychometrically-sound instrument for assessing overeating tendencies with Taiwanese preadolescents.•Individualized intervention programs can be facilitated when at-risk preadolescents are identified at an early stage.