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 formulationGroupWeighty 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
2015
Smoking status and psychosocial factors in binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa
Chao AM, White MA, Grilo CM. Smoking status and psychosocial factors in binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa. Eating Behaviors 2015, 21: 54-58. PMID: 26741260, PMCID: PMC4851572, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2015.12.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEating-disorder psychopathologyDepressive symptomsBulimia nervosaBeck Depression InventoryCurrent smokersSmoking historyEating Disorder Examination QuestionnaireSmoking statusCigarette smokingDisorder Examination QuestionnairePsychosocial factorsAdult volunteersDepression InventorySymptomsBattery of questionnairesDisorder psychopathologyBN groupNon-clinical groupCommunity volunteersExamination QuestionnaireSmokersSignificant differencesBingeNervosaVolunteersEvaluation of the DSM-5 severity indicator for bulimia nervosa
Grilo CM, Ivezaj V, White MA. Evaluation of the DSM-5 severity indicator for bulimia nervosa. Behaviour Research And Therapy 2015, 67: 41-44. PMID: 25744910, PMCID: PMC4361239, DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2015.02.002.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
The association of “food addiction” with disordered eating and body mass index
Gearhardt AN, Boswell RG, White MA. The association of “food addiction” with disordered eating and body mass index. Eating Behaviors 2014, 15: 427-433. PMID: 25064294, PMCID: PMC4115253, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2014.05.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexElevated body mass indexBulimia nervosaFood addictionMass indexHigher body mass indexAddictive-like eatingTraditional eating disordersProblematic eating behaviorsEating-related problemsWeight cyclingWeight historySevere variantPalatable foodWeight gainEating behaviorsEating DisordersDisordersPathology
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
Binge eating, purging, or both: Eating disorder psychopathology findings from an internet community survey
Roberto CA, Grilo CM, Masheb RM, White MA. Binge eating, purging, or both: Eating disorder psychopathology findings from an internet community survey. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2010, 43: 724-731. PMID: 19862702, PMCID: PMC2891202, DOI: 10.1002/eat.20770.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAn examination of eating patterns in community women with bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder
Masheb RM, Grilo CM, White MA. An examination of eating patterns in community women with bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2010, 44: 618-624. PMID: 21997425, PMCID: PMC3646558, DOI: 10.1002/eat.20853.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBulimia nervosaCommunity womenFrequent meal consumptionFrequent breakfast consumptionPatterns of personsLower BMINocturnal eatingCON groupBreakfast consumptionControl groupMeal consumptionDouble mealsLess bingeAtypical eatingBED groupDisorder groupBN groupDisordersNervosaWomenDisorder behaviorsEatingGroupMealBMISignificance 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
2009
Overvaluation of shape and weight in binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and sub-threshold bulimia nervosa
Grilo CM, Crosby RD, Masheb RM, White MA, Peterson CB, Wonderlich SA, Engel SG, Crow SJ, Mitchell JE. Overvaluation of shape and weight in binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and sub-threshold bulimia nervosa. Behaviour Research And Therapy 2009, 47: 692-696. PMID: 19552897, PMCID: PMC2742994, DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2009.05.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSub-threshold bulimia nervosaBulimia nervosaOvervaluation of shapeBED participantsTreatment-seeking womenBED diagnosisOvervaluation groupBED patientsShape/weightDiagnostic specifierResearch diagnosisDSM-IVSubclinical levelsDisorder psychopathologyFormal diagnosisValidity of bingeWarrants considerationDieting 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 adviceThe Metabolic Syndrome and Behavioral Correlates in Obese Patients With Binge Eating Disorder
Roehrig M, Masheb RM, White MA, Grilo CM. The Metabolic Syndrome and Behavioral Correlates in Obese Patients With Binge Eating Disorder. Obesity 2009, 17: 481-486. PMID: 19219063, PMCID: PMC2704920, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2008.560.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObese patientsMetabolic syndromeMultivariate hierarchical logistic regression analysisRegular meal consumptionWeight loss attemptsLogistic regression analysisObese BED patientsWeight-related correlatesBinge Eating DisorderHierarchical logistic regression analysisLifestyle behaviorsWeight cyclingMetSynBED patientsSelf-reported frequencyMeal skippingPatientsMeal consumptionDemographic featuresBinge eatingDisorder psychopathologyEating DisordersPotential targetSignificant predictorsRegression analysis
2008
Regimented and lifestyle restraint in binge eating disorder
White MA, Masheb RM, Grilo CM. Regimented and lifestyle restraint in binge eating disorder. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2008, 42: 326-331. PMID: 19107829, PMCID: PMC2732024, DOI: 10.1002/eat.20611.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOverweight/obese participantsDevelopment of obesityFactor Eating QuestionnaireType of restraintEating Disorder Examination QuestionnaireObese participantsDisorder Examination QuestionnaireRestraint constructDietary restraintStepwise regression analysisEating QuestionnaireExamination QuestionnaireDistinct subgroupsRegression analysisBingePsychometric propertiesDisordersTwo-factor solutionRestraint dataQuestionnaireFactor analysisObesityPatientsPathologyDSM‐IV psychiatric disorder comorbidity and its correlates in binge eating disorder
Grilo CM, White MA, Masheb RM. DSM‐IV psychiatric disorder comorbidity and its correlates in binge eating disorder. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2008, 42: 228-234. PMID: 18951458, PMCID: PMC3666349, DOI: 10.1002/eat.20599.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychiatric disorder comorbidityCurrent psychiatric comorbiditySubstance use disordersPsychiatric disordersPsychiatric comorbidityCurrent comorbidityDisorder psychopathologyDisorder comorbidityUse disordersDSM-IV psychiatric disordersDSM-IV lifetimeAssociation of comorbiditiesLifetime psychiatric disordersCurrent psychiatric disorderObesity-related variablesHigher lifetime ratesTreatment-seeking patientsObsessive-compulsive disorderConsecutive seriesComorbiditiesPsychiatric historyPatientsClinical InterviewLifetime ratesDisordersOvervaluation 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 overvaluationDisordersDiagnosisNervosa
2007
Overvaluation of Shape and Weight in Binge Eating Disorder
Hrabosky JI, Masheb RM, White MA, Grilo CM. Overvaluation of Shape and Weight in Binge Eating Disorder. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2007, 75: 175-180. PMID: 17295577, DOI: 10.1037/0022-006x.75.1.175.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEating-related psychopathologyShape/weight overvaluationWeight overvaluationOvervaluation groupOvervaluation of shapePsychological statusSelf-report measuresBinge Eating DisorderEating Disorder ExaminationPsychological functioningClinical overvaluationPoor psychological statusEating DisordersDisorder ExaminationPsychopathologySemistructured interviewsOvervaluationParticipantsCentral featureDisordersConsecutive patientsMass indexBingeMeasuresFunctioning
2006
Symptom severity in obese women with binge eating disorder as a function of smoking history
White MA, Grilo CM. Symptom severity in obese women with binge eating disorder as a function of smoking history. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2006, 40: 77-81. PMID: 16958111, DOI: 10.1002/eat.20334.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFormer smokersSmoking historyObese womenFemale former smokersBody mass indexSeverity of bingeInvestigator-based interviewWeight control methodsCurrent smokersObese patientsSmoking groupMass indexPatient groupConsecutive seriesSelf-report questionnairesSpecific symptomsSmokersBinge frequencySymptom profilesCurrent diagnosisPathological dietingSymptom severityDietary restraintSymptomsBingePhysical activity and its correlates in treatment‐seeking obese patients with binge eating disorder
Hrabosky JI, White MA, Masheb RM, Grilo CM. Physical activity and its correlates in treatment‐seeking obese patients with binge eating disorder. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2006, 40: 72-76. PMID: 16958117, DOI: 10.1002/eat.20323.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObese treatment-seeking adultsTreatment-seeking obese patientsTreatment-seeking adultsBody mass indexSelf-report questionnairesPsychological functioningPsychological variablesPhysical activity levelsCommunity samplePhysical activityClinical groupsObese sampleDiagnostic InterviewBingeSelf-reported physical activity levelsObese patientsPaffenbarger Physical Activity QuestionnaireMost clinical characteristicsPhysical Activity QuestionnaireRecreational physical activityLifestyle physical activityActivity levelsDisordersAdditional researchClinical characteristicsPsychiatric comorbidity in binge-eating disorder as a function of smoking history.
White MA, Grilo CM. Psychiatric comorbidity in binge-eating disorder as a function of smoking history. The Journal Of Clinical Psychiatry 2006, 67: 594-9. PMID: 16669724, DOI: 10.4088/jcp.v67n0410.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnxiety DisordersBody Mass IndexBulimia NervosaComorbidityDepressive Disorder, MajorDiagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry)Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental DisordersDisease SusceptibilityFemaleHumansMental DisordersMiddle AgedObesityPrevalencePsychiatric Status Rating ScalesRisk FactorsSmokingSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsBinge-eating disorderObese womenSmoking historyPsychiatric disordersDSM-IV Axis I psychiatric disordersCurrent DSM-IV diagnosisAxis I psychiatric disordersMajor depressive disorderProspective longitudinal studyDSM-IV diagnosisCo-occurring anxiety disordersSubstance use disordersCo-occurring diagnosesAxis I psychopathologyPosttraumatic stress disorderLifetime smokersSmoking groupConsecutive seriesPsychiatric comorbidityTreatment-seeking womenDepressive disorderUse disordersPanic disorderLifetime ratesDiagnostic Interview