2019
Tobacco use increases risk of food insecurity: An analysis of continuous NHANES data from 1999 to 2014
Mayer M, Gueorguieva R, Ma X, White MA. Tobacco use increases risk of food insecurity: An analysis of continuous NHANES data from 1999 to 2014. Preventive Medicine 2019, 126: 105765. PMID: 31260724, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2019.105765.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow food securityTobacco useTobacco productsNutrition Examination Survey dataSingle product useAlternative tobacco productsUse of cigarettesMagnitude of associationLogistic regression modelsMultiple tobacco productsMultinomial logistic regression modelsFood insecurityNational HealthHigh prevalenceHealth disparity issuesNHANES dataOnly cigarettesSignificant associationTobacco product typesProduct useHealth risksCigarettesAssociationRegression modelsOddsWeighty 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
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
Black Patients With Binge-Eating Disorder: Comparison of Different Assessment Methods
Lydecker JA, White MA, Grilo CM. Black Patients With Binge-Eating Disorder: Comparison of Different Assessment Methods. Psychological Assessment 2016, 28: 1319-1324. PMID: 26569466, PMCID: PMC4868800, DOI: 10.1037/pas0000246.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEating Disorder ExaminationBinge-eating disorderBlack patientsEating Disorder Examination interviewTreatment-seeking adultsEating Disorder Examination QuestionnaireEating-disorder psychopathologyDisorder Examination QuestionnaireDoctoral-level cliniciansSelf-report surveyFrequency of bingeStructured Clinical InterviewExamination interviewDSM-IV-TRDSM-IV disordersDietary restraintDisorder ExaminationExamination QuestionnaireBrief versionClinical InterviewWhite patientsWhite samplesHigher scoresPsychopathology subscaleSubstantial trainingWords 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 ResearchSex Differences and Correlates of Pain in Patients with Comorbid Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder
Masheb RM, White MA, Grilo CM. Sex Differences and Correlates of Pain in Patients with Comorbid Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder. European Eating Disorders Review 2016, 24: 247-250. PMID: 26841114, PMCID: PMC4821688, DOI: 10.1002/erv.2432.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCorrelates of painMetabolic risk factorsRisk factorsHigh-density lipoprotein cholesterolObesity-related health risksBrief Pain InventoryPresence of painGreater pain severitySample of patientsSex differencesTreatment-seeking patientsComorbid obesityLipoprotein cholesterolPain severityPain InventoryComorbid painPain interferenceMore painPainMetabolic markersBinge frequencyAnalysis of covarianceComorbid bingeClinical implicationsPatients
2015
Food craving as a mediator between addictive-like eating and problematic eating outcomes
Joyner MA, Gearhardt AN, White MA. Food craving as a mediator between addictive-like eating and problematic eating outcomes. Eating Behaviors 2015, 19: 98-101. PMID: 26262570, PMCID: PMC4644434, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2015.07.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexAddictive-like eatingEating outcomesElevated body mass indexFood cravingsFast-food fatsAddictive processProblematic eating behaviorsMass indexOverall cravingEating-related concernsEating behaviorsCravingEatingSame associationIntervention approachesCommunity sampleOutcomesEpisodesFatSignificant partial mediatorMediatorsCurrent studyFood fatsOverall foodEvaluation of the DSM-5 severity indicator for binge eating disorder in a clinical sample
Grilo CM, Ivezaj V, White MA. Evaluation of the DSM-5 severity indicator for binge eating disorder in a clinical sample. Behaviour Research And Therapy 2015, 71: 110-114. PMID: 26114779, PMCID: PMC4501858, DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2015.05.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOral health related quality of life: a novel metric targeted to young adults
Daneshvar M, Devji TF, Davis AB, White MA. Oral health related quality of life: a novel metric targeted to young adults. Journal Of Public Health Dentistry 2015, 75: 298-307. PMID: 25882433, DOI: 10.1111/jphd.12099.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOral healthYoung adultsSelf-perception issuesSocial functioningQuality of lifeAlpha coefficientInitial item poolPsychometric propertiesLife QuestionnairePhysical functioningCronbach's alpha coefficientInitial psychometric propertiesExcellent psychometric propertiesTooth colorAdult participantsExploratory itemsVolunteer populationFactor loading scoresAdultsHealthFinal subscalesLoading scoresQuestionnaireSubscalesItem pool
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 DisordersDisordersPathologyTreatment of binge eating disorder in racially and ethnically diverse obese patients in primary care: Randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial of self-help and medication
Grilo CM, Masheb RM, White MA, Gueorguieva R, Barnes RD, Walsh BT, McKenzie KC, Genao I, Garcia R. Treatment of binge eating disorder in racially and ethnically diverse obese patients in primary care: Randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial of self-help and medication. Behaviour Research And Therapy 2014, 58: 1-9. PMID: 24857821, PMCID: PMC4074556, DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2014.04.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAnti-Obesity AgentsBinge-Eating DisorderBlack or African AmericanBody WeightCognitive Behavioral TherapyCombined Modality TherapyCyclobutanesDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansMaleMiddle AgedObesityPrimary Health CareSelf CareTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeWhite PeopleYoung AdultConceptsSelf-help cognitive behavioral therapyDiverse obese patientsAnti-obesity medicationsObese patientsModerate clinical outcomePercent weight lossTime interaction effectsWeight lossClinical outcomesPrimary careRandomized placebo-controlled clinical trialSecond placebo-controlled trialPlacebo-controlled clinical trialAcute weight lossPlacebo-controlled trialDouble-blind fashionDiscontinuation of medicationPrimary care settingWeight loss maintenanceSpecialist treatment centresTreatment of bingeDiverse patient groupsSelf-help CBTBinge-eating frequencyDemographic factorsOvervaluation of shape and weight as a mediator between self-esteem and weight bias internalization among patients with binge eating disorder
Pearl RL, White MA, Grilo CM. Overvaluation of shape and weight as a mediator between self-esteem and weight bias internalization among patients with binge eating disorder. Eating Behaviors 2014, 15: 259-261. PMID: 24854815, PMCID: PMC4053161, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2014.03.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOvervaluation of shapeWeight bias internalizationWeight Bias Internalization ScaleRosenberg Self-Esteem ScaleBinge-eating frequencyWeight biasMediation analysisShape/weightTreatment-seeking individualsSelf-Esteem ScaleInternalization ScaleSemi-structured interviewsBingeOvervaluationClinical effortsDisordersPsychopathologyBiasSupportRelationshipScaleIndividualsImplicationsSignificant correlationWeight contributesDevelopment and Validation of the Eating Loss of Control Scale
Blomquist KK, Roberto CA, Barnes RD, White MA, Masheb RM, Grilo CM. Development and Validation of the Eating Loss of Control Scale. Psychological Assessment 2014, 26: 77-89. PMID: 24219700, PMCID: PMC4021596, DOI: 10.1037/a0034729.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObjective bulimic episodesLoss of controlSelf-report questionnairesLOC episodesBulimic episodesControl ScaleBulimia nervosaEating Disorder Examination interviewGreater emotion dysregulationGreater eating pathologySelf-report measuresTreatment-seeking individualsSubjective bulimic episodesGood convergent validityGood internal reliabilityEmotion dysregulationEating PathologyNonclinical sampleExamination interviewValid self-report questionnaireConvergent validityLOC constructInternal reliabilityInitial validationLikert-type scale
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 analysisNibbling and picking in obese patients with Binge Eating Disorder
Masheb RM, Roberto CA, White MA. Nibbling and picking in obese patients with Binge Eating Disorder. Eating Behaviors 2013, 14: 424-427. PMID: 24183128, PMCID: PMC3817495, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2013.07.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEating pathology, emotion regulation, and emotional overeating in obese adults with binge eating disorder
Gianini LM, White MA, Masheb RM. Eating pathology, emotion regulation, and emotional overeating in obese adults with binge eating disorder. Eating Behaviors 2013, 14: 309-313. PMID: 23910772, PMCID: PMC4015336, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2013.05.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBinge Eating DisorderEating Disorder Examination QuestionnaireEmotion regulationEmotional overeatingEmotional Overeating QuestionnaireBeck Depression InventoryEmotion Regulation ScaleHierarchical regression analysisDisorder Examination QuestionnaireLarger assessment batterySample of adultsRegulation ScaleEmotional regulationNegative affectUnique varianceDSM-IV-TR criteriaAssessment BatteryEating DisordersExamination QuestionnaireOvereatingDepression InventoryCurrent studyAdultsDisordersAffectOrlistat with behavioral weight loss for obesity with versus without binge eating disorder: Randomized placebo-controlled trial at a community mental health center serving educationally and economically disadvantaged Latino/as
Grilo CM, White MA. Orlistat with behavioral weight loss for obesity with versus without binge eating disorder: Randomized placebo-controlled trial at a community mental health center serving educationally and economically disadvantaged Latino/as. Behaviour Research And Therapy 2013, 51: 167-175. PMID: 23376451, PMCID: PMC3666334, DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2013.01.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommunity mental health centerMental health centersPlacebo-controlled trialBehavioral weight lossAddition of orlistatHealth centersRandomized placebo-controlled trialTreatment studiesWeight lossComplex patient groupNon-BED groupObesity Treatment StudyNegative prognostic indicatorHigh rateModerate treatment outcomeRemission rateObese patientsPlacebo medicationDiabetes preventionMixed-model analysisPatient groupObesity treatmentPrognostic indicatorTreatment outcomesEfficacy trials
2012
Factor structure and clinical correlates of the Food Thought Suppression Inventory within treatment seeking obese women with binge eating disorder
Barnes RD, Sawaoka T, White MA, Masheb RM, Grilo CM. Factor structure and clinical correlates of the Food Thought Suppression Inventory within treatment seeking obese women with binge eating disorder. Eating Behaviors 2012, 14: 35-39. PMID: 23265399, PMCID: PMC3670144, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2012.10.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetabolic syndrome in obese men and women with binge eating disorder: developmental trajectories of eating and weight-related behaviors
Blomquist KK, Milsom VA, Barnes RD, Boeka AG, White MA, Masheb RM, Grilo CM. Metabolic syndrome in obese men and women with binge eating disorder: developmental trajectories of eating and weight-related behaviors. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2012, 53: 1021-1027. PMID: 22483368, PMCID: PMC3394907, DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2012.02.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight-related behaviorsObese menMetabolic syndromeDevelopmental trajectoriesStructured Clinical InterviewBED onsetObese patientsProspective studyConsecutive seriesExcess weightDistinct developmental trajectoriesVascular symptomsDifferent developmental trajectoriesMetSynMedical diseasesClinical InterviewObesity problemObesitySyndromeLater ageBingeWomenDisordersDemographic variablesMenNight eating in obese treatment‐seeking hispanic patients with and without binge eating disorder
Grilo CM, Milsom VA, Morgan PT, White MA. Night eating in obese treatment‐seeking hispanic patients with and without binge eating disorder. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2012, 45: 787-791. PMID: 22407481, PMCID: PMC3378792, DOI: 10.1002/eat.22011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEating-disorder psychopathologyHispanic patientsMetabolic variablesBed statusNon-NE groupNon-NE patientsFrequency of nightConsecutive seriesPatientsHispanic menSpanish-language versionDepression levelsDisorder psychopathologyMonolingual SpanishGroup differencesPsychopathologyDepressionGreater frequencyDisorders