2019
Weighty decisions: How symptom severity and weight impact perceptions of bulimia nervosa
Galbraith K, Elmquist J, White MA, Grilo CM, Lydecker JA. Weighty decisions: How symptom severity and weight impact perceptions of bulimia nervosa. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2019, 52: 1035-1041. PMID: 31240769, PMCID: PMC6779161, DOI: 10.1002/eat.23125.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBulimia nervosaSymptom frequencySerious mental health concernsMental health concernsPatient weightWeight statusMental illnessSymptom severityOverweightYoung womenHealth concernWeight stigmaSignificant differencesPatientsNervosaCurrent studyParticipantsVariables of interestIllnessNegative attitudesSeverityWomen
2016
Words will never hurt me? Preferred terms for describing obesity and binge eating
Lydecker JA, Galbraith K, Ivezaj V, White MA, Barnes RD, Roberto CA, Grilo CM. Words will never hurt me? Preferred terms for describing obesity and binge eating. International Journal Of Clinical Practice 2016, 70: 682-690. PMID: 27354290, PMCID: PMC4965320, DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.12835.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
The Influence of Race in the Association Between Weight Status and Risk Behaviors Among Adolescents
Sanderson J, Desai M, White M. The Influence of Race in the Association Between Weight Status and Risk Behaviors Among Adolescents. American Journal Of Health Education 2015, 46: 255-265. DOI: 10.1080/19325037.2015.1055017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHealthy weight peersWeight statusRisk behaviorsObese adolescentsHealth risk behaviorsChi-square testRace/ethnicityObese malesHealth Education PracticeObese femalesHigh prevalenceOverweight adolescentsGreater oddsLogistic regressionPrevention effortsViolent behaviorSubstance useYouth Risk Behavior Survey dataInfluence of raceAdolescentsHispanic adolescentsHigh rateMarijuana useAssociationOdds
2014
Food cravings, food intake, and weight status in a community-based sample
Chao A, Grilo CM, White MA, Sinha R. Food cravings, food intake, and weight status in a community-based sample. Eating Behaviors 2014, 15: 478-482. PMID: 25064302, PMCID: PMC4115250, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2014.06.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFood frequency questionnaireFood Craving InventoryFood cravingsHabitual intakeFood intakeSemi-quantitative food frequency questionnaireFast-food fatsCommunity-based sampleCarbohydrates/starchesFrequency questionnaireSignificant positive associationWeight statusBMIHigh fatIntakeComprehensive assessment batteryCravingType of foodAssessment BatteryRespective intakesPositive associationSignificant interactionFatAssociationFood
2013
Calorie estimation accuracy and menu labeling perceptions among individuals with and without binge eating and/or purging disorders
Roberto CA, Haynos AF, Schwartz MB, Brownell KD, White MA. Calorie estimation accuracy and menu labeling perceptions among individuals with and without binge eating and/or purging disorders. Eating And Weight Disorders - Studies On Anorexia, Bulimia And Obesity 2013, 18: 255-261. PMID: 23760909, DOI: 10.1007/s40519-013-0035-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExamining the relationship between soda consumption and eating disorder pathology
Bragg MA, White MA. Examining the relationship between soda consumption and eating disorder pathology. Eating Disorders 2013, 1: 141-147. PMID: 24167775, PMCID: PMC3807751, DOI: 10.1080/21662630.2013.742317.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSoda drinkersEating Disorder Examination QuestionnaireDisorder Examination QuestionnaireAdult community volunteersHigher BMIDisorder psychopathologyDisorder pathologyWeight concernsExamination QuestionnaireCurrent weight statusSoda consumptionPrevious researchBingePsychopathologyDrinkersCommunity volunteersHigh levelsOnline surveyPositive associationWeight statusSoda beveragesIndividualsRegular sodaBMIParticipants
2009
Psychological and behavioral correlates of excess weight: Misperception of obese status among persons with Class II obesity
Jones M, Grilo CM, Masheb RM, White MA. Psychological and behavioral correlates of excess weight: Misperception of obese status among persons with Class II obesity. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2009, 43: 628-632. PMID: 19718673, PMCID: PMC2888648, DOI: 10.1002/eat.20746.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDisorder psychopathologyBehavioral correlatesInaccurate participantsRosenberg Self-Esteem ScaleClass II obesityFactor Eating QuestionnaireSelf-Esteem ScaleAdult community volunteersWeight statusActual weight statusWeight status perceptionLess distressNegative health consequencesLoss of controlBeck Depression InventoryExcess weightCurrent weight statusEating QuestionnaireStatus perceptionDepression InventoryParticipantsPsychopathologyCommunity volunteersWeight historyObese statusDieting Frequency in Obese Patients With Binge Eating Disorder: Behavioral and Metabolic Correlates
Roehrig M, Masheb RM, White MA, Grilo CM. Dieting Frequency in Obese Patients With Binge Eating Disorder: Behavioral and Metabolic Correlates. Obesity 2009, 17: 689-697. PMID: 19165172, PMCID: PMC3678720, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2008.600.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTotal/HDL cholesterol ratioHDL cholesterol ratioObese BED patientsObese patientsLipoprotein cholesterolCholesterol ratioFrequent dietersBED patientsHigh-density lipoprotein cholesterolLow-density lipoprotein cholesterolCardiovascular disease riskGreater weight suppressionActual weight statusDisorder pathologyBinge Eating DisorderHDL cholesterolTotal cholesterolMetabolic abnormalitiesWeight cyclingMore episodesWeight statusClinical significanceMetabolic correlatesMetabolic variablesClinical advice
2002
Sex, Race/Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, and BMI in Relation to Self‐Perception of Overweight
Paeratakul S, White MA, Williamson DA, Ryan DH, Bray GA. Sex, Race/Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, and BMI in Relation to Self‐Perception of Overweight. Obesity 2002, 10: 345-350. PMID: 12006633, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2002.48.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexRace/ethnicityNormal weightMass indexSocioeconomic statusHigher body mass indexObese white menOverweight White womenHealth Knowledge SurveyRisk of obesityMultiple logistic regressionSelf-perceived weight statusSelf-reported weightSelf-perceived overweightOverweight menOverweight statusOdds ratioWeight statusFood intakeStudy populationUnderweight individualsOverweightBody weightContinuing SurveyLogistic regression