2017
Stress, cortisol, and other appetite‐related hormones: Prospective prediction of 6‐month changes in food cravings and weight
Chao AM, Jastreboff AM, White MA, Grilo CM, Sinha R. Stress, cortisol, and other appetite‐related hormones: Prospective prediction of 6‐month changes in food cravings and weight. Obesity 2017, 25: 713-720. PMID: 28349668, PMCID: PMC5373497, DOI: 10.1002/oby.21790.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFuture weight gainAppetite-related hormonesFood cravingsChronic stressWeight gainProspective community cohortFood Craving InventoryTotal ghrelinCommunity cohortBlood drawMorning cortisolClinical covariatesHormone levelsBody weightCortisol responseHigher food cravingsHigher cortisolCortisolCumulative Adversity InterviewCravingLinear mixed modelsBaselineGhrelinHormoneMonths
2011
Diagnostic Efficiency of DSM–IV Indicators for Binge Eating Episodes
White MA, Grilo CM. Diagnostic Efficiency of DSM–IV Indicators for Binge Eating Episodes. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2011, 79: 75-83. PMID: 21261436, PMCID: PMC3078698, DOI: 10.1037/a0022210.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 analysisObesityPatientsPathology
2007
Do Patients’ Unrealistic Weight Goals Have Prognostic Significance for Bariatric Surgery?
White MA, Masheb RM, Rothschild BS, Burke-Martindale CH, Grilo CM. Do Patients’ Unrealistic Weight Goals Have Prognostic Significance for Bariatric Surgery? Obesity Surgery 2007, 17: 74-81. PMID: 17355772, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-007-9009-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnrealistic weight goalsWeight loss goalsPrognostic significanceGoal weightBaseline BMISurgery patientsSurgical outcomesWeight lossWeight goalsUnrealistic weight loss goalsGastric bypass surgery candidatesBariatric surgery patientsNegative prognostic significanceWeight loss expectationsDisappointed weightGBP surgeryBariatric surgeryConsecutive seriesObese individualsStandard treatmentSurgery candidatesAcceptable BMISurgeryBMIPsychological functioning