2021
Preoccupation in bulimia nervosa, binge‐eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, and higher weight
Lydecker JA, Simpson L, Smith SR, White MA, Grilo CM. Preoccupation in bulimia nervosa, binge‐eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, and higher weight. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2021, 55: 76-84. PMID: 34713460, PMCID: PMC8963447, DOI: 10.1002/eat.23630.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEating-disorder psychopathologyBinge-eating disorderShape/weightStudy groupBulimia nervosaAnorexia nervosaFood/eatingDisorder treatment outcomesEating-disorder featuresCognitive behavioral therapyHigher body weightFood/Treatment outcomesBody weightHW groupWeb-based surveyFormal diagnosisOvert behavioral featuresNervosaDepressionDisordersSignificant differencesWeight preoccupationPsychopathologyEating
2019
Toward an understanding of the distinctiveness of body-image constructs in persons categorized with overweight/obesity, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder
Grilo CM, Ivezaj V, Lydecker JA, White MA. Toward an understanding of the distinctiveness of body-image constructs in persons categorized with overweight/obesity, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2019, 126: 109757. PMID: 31522010, PMCID: PMC6842703, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2019.109757.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBinge-eating disorderOverweight/obesityStudy groupBulimia nervosaClinical measuresWeight/shapeWeight disordersEating-disorder psychopathologyBody image disturbanceStrength of associationClinical manifestationsObesityWeight gainCommunity volunteersDisordersBody image constructsNervosaDepressionTreatment formulationGroupExamining physical activity and correlates in adults with healthy weight, overweight/obesity, or binge‐eating disorder
Carr MM, Lydecker JA, White MA, Grilo CM. Examining physical activity and correlates in adults with healthy weight, overweight/obesity, or binge‐eating disorder. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2019, 52: 159-165. PMID: 30690763, PMCID: PMC6396689, DOI: 10.1002/eat.23003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOW/OBBinge-eating disorderSelf-reported physical activityOverweight/obesityPhysical activityHealthy weightOW/OB groupBED groupPhysical healthStrong associationSelf-reported physical healthSubgroup of adultsImportant treatment targetWeekly boutsPhysical inactivityOB groupStudy groupTreatment targetsWhite womenActive individualsMost participantsObesityHigh rateHealthBinge
2017
Evaluation of a web-based cognitive behavioral smoking cessation treatment for overweight/obese smokers
White MA, Ivezaj V, Grilo CM. Evaluation of a web-based cognitive behavioral smoking cessation treatment for overweight/obese smokers. Journal Of Health Psychology 2017, 24: 1796-1806. PMID: 28810442, DOI: 10.1177/1359105317701560.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking cessation treatmentCessation treatmentObese smokersCognitive-behavioral treatmentBehavioral treatmentCognitive-behavioral smoking cessation treatmentBehavioral smoking cessation treatmentNicotine replacement therapyOverweight/obesityCessation ratesReplacement therapyRegular smokersStandard treatmentHealth educationLarger studySmokersPerson assessmentPilot studyCommunity volunteersTreatmentLess weightKey outcomesParticipantsObesityTherapy
2016
Examining binge‐eating disorder and food addiction in adults with overweight and obesity
Ivezaj V, White MA, Grilo CM. Examining binge‐eating disorder and food addiction in adults with overweight and obesity. Obesity 2016, 24: 2064-2069. PMID: 27558207, PMCID: PMC5039112, DOI: 10.1002/oby.21607.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOverweight/obesityBinge-eating disorderFood addictionFA criteriaPresence of BEDControl groupBody mass indexHealth-related behaviorsHigher depression scoresSubgroup of adultsMass indexDepression scoresObesityWeb-based surveyBED criteriaFA groupGreater pathologyOverweightPathologyDisordersAdultsGroupMost measuresAddictionIndividuals
2014
A randomized controlled trial comparing scalable weight loss treatments in primary care
Barnes RD, White MA, Martino S, Grilo CM. A randomized controlled trial comparing scalable weight loss treatments in primary care. Obesity 2014, 22: 2508-2516. PMID: 25298016, PMCID: PMC4236282, DOI: 10.1002/oby.20889.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNutrition psychoeducationUsual careAttention control interventionMotivational interviewingTreatment adherenceWeight lossOverweight/obese patientsBed statusWeight loss outcomesPrimary care settingWeight loss treatmentWeight loss resultsObese patientsTriglyceride levelsPrimary careObesity interventionsNPC patientsLoss outcomesLoss treatmentDepression scoresScalable interventionsPatientsTreatment disseminationSuperior benefitsIntervention
2013
Weight bias internalization, depression, and self‐reported health among overweight binge eating disorder patients
Pearl RL, White MA, Grilo CM. Weight bias internalization, depression, and self‐reported health among overweight binge eating disorder patients. Obesity 2013, 22: e142-e148. PMID: 24039219, PMCID: PMC3954963, DOI: 10.1002/oby.20617.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight Bias Internalization ScaleBeck Depression Inventory-IIWeight bias internalizationSelf-reported healthBDI scoresOverweight patientsSF-36Depressive symptomsShort Form-36 Health SurveyPhysical healthPoor self-reported healthSF-36 scalesCross-sectional studyHigher weight bias internalizationMental health outcomesNegative mental health outcomesOverweight bingeWBIS scoresHealth SurveyDisorder patientsHealth outcomesInventory-IIPatientsPotential mediatorsRegression analysisBupropion for overweight women with binge-eating disorder: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
White MA, Grilo CM. Bupropion for overweight women with binge-eating disorder: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The Journal Of Clinical Psychiatry 2013, 74: 400-6. PMID: 23656848, PMCID: PMC4021866, DOI: 10.4088/jcp.12m08071.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBinge-eating disorderPlacebo-controlled trialObese womenOutcome measuresWeight lossDSM-IV-TR research criteriaTreatment of BEDInappropriate weight compensatory behaviorsRandomized placebo-controlled trialShort-term weight lossFood cravingsPercent BMI lossSecondary outcome measuresPrimary outcome measureShort-term efficacyTerm weight lossBinge-eating frequencySignificant time effectStand-alone treatmentLong-term trialsBMI lossPlacebo groupLifestyle interventionOverweight womenRandomized participants
2012
Interpersonal problems and developmental trajectories of binge eating disorder
Blomquist KK, Ansell EB, White MA, Masheb RM, Grilo CM. Interpersonal problems and developmental trajectories of binge eating disorder. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2012, 53: 1088-1095. PMID: 22727087, PMCID: PMC3482417, DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2012.05.003.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Bulimia nervosa in overweight and normal-weight women
Masheb R, White MA. Bulimia nervosa in overweight and normal-weight women. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2011, 53: 181-186. PMID: 21550028, PMCID: PMC3154451, DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2011.03.005.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Self‐reported weight gain following smoking cessation: A function of binge eating behavior
White MA, Masheb RM, Grilo CM. Self‐reported weight gain following smoking cessation: A function of binge eating behavior. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2010, 43: 572-575. PMID: 19718662, PMCID: PMC2895960, DOI: 10.1002/eat.20729.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSignificance of Overvaluation of Shape/Weight in Binge‐eating Disorder: Comparative Study With Overweight and Bulimia Nervosa
Grilo CM, Masheb RM, White MA. Significance of Overvaluation of Shape/Weight in Binge‐eating Disorder: Comparative Study With Overweight and Bulimia Nervosa. Obesity 2010, 18: 499-504. PMID: 19713949, PMCID: PMC2845446, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2009.280.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBinge-eating disorderSignificance of OvervaluationShape/weightGreater ED psychopathologyBulimia nervosaDepressive levelsBED participantsED psychopathologyGroup differencesHigher ED psychopathologyOverweight groupOverweight participantsBED patientsDiagnostic specifierMental disordersBED groupStatistical ManualFormal diagnosisBN groupComparison groupWarrants considerationSelf-report instrumentSubstantial proportionSimilar ageBMI
2008
Overvaluation of Shape and Weight in Binge Eating Disorder and Overweight Controls: Refinement of a Diagnostic Construct
Grilo CM, Hrabosky JI, White MA, Allison KC, Stunkard AJ, Masheb RM. Overvaluation of Shape and Weight in Binge Eating Disorder and Overweight Controls: Refinement of a Diagnostic Construct. Journal Of Psychopathology And Clinical Science 2008, 117: 414-419. PMID: 18489217, PMCID: PMC3652231, DOI: 10.1037/0021-843x.117.2.414.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBED participantsDepression levelsShape/weightComparison groupGroup differencesBinge Eating DisorderEating-related psychopathologyClinical overvaluationOverweight controlsBED diagnosisDiagnostic constructsBulimia nervosaDiagnostic specifierAnorexia nervosaNosological statusUseful markerOvervaluation of shapeSubclinical levelsBED groupPsychological distressEating DisordersShape/weight overvaluationDisordersDiagnosisNervosaRecruiting African American girls and parents for a secondary weight gain prevention study.
Kennedy BM, Newton RL, York-Crowe E, Walden HM, Ryan DH, White MA, Williamson DA. Recruiting African American girls and parents for a secondary weight gain prevention study. Journal Of Cultural Diversity 2008, 15: 181-6. PMID: 19202720.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAttitude to HealthBlack or African AmericanBody ImageBody Mass IndexCausalityFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PromotionHumansInternetObesityOverweightParentsPatient Education as TopicPatient SelectionRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicResearch DesignSecondary PreventionSocial EnvironmentConceptsWeight gain prevention studyPrevention StudyAfrican American girlsAdolescent girlsOverweight African American girlsAfrican American adolescent girlsWeight gain preventionStudy sampleAmerican adolescent girlsObese parentsRecruitment of participantsStudy criteriaGain preventionAmerican girlsOverweightOverweight girlsInternet-based studyLack of awarenessRecruitment approachNumber of participantsBehavioral conditionsSole methodGirlsRiskFirst contact
2007
Smoke and mirrors: Magnified beliefs that cigarette smoking suppresses weight
White MA, McKee SA, O'Malley SS. Smoke and mirrors: Magnified beliefs that cigarette smoking suppresses weight. Addictive Behaviors 2007, 32: 2200-2210. PMID: 17428615, PMCID: PMC1993360, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2007.02.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking Consequences Questionnaire-AdultWeight concernsWeight-concerned smokersAbility of smokingControl scoresBingeing Severity ScaleWeight-concerned individualsEffectiveness of smokingBody dissatisfactionLoss of controlActual weight gainMagical thinkingExaggerated beliefsPrevious quit attemptsSmoking cessationWeight gainQuit attemptsWeight control strategiesCessation trialTemporary abilitySuppress body weightFood rulesCurrent studyPerceived RiskBeliefs