2024
Development and preliminary validation of a modified Food Craving Inventory for Pregnancy (FCI-P) in U.S. military active-duty Service women
Thompson K, White M, Schrag R, Lavender J, Bauman V, Mains A, Rioux S, Spinner H, Thorstad I, Klein D, Haigney M, Tanofsky-Kraff M. Development and preliminary validation of a modified Food Craving Inventory for Pregnancy (FCI-P) in U.S. military active-duty Service women. Appetite 2024, 203: 107677. PMID: 39288884, DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2024.107677.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFood Craving InventoryFour-factor structureBinge-eating disorderSeries of confirmatory factor analysesGood-to-excellent internal consistencyMeasures of cravingEating-related measuresDisinhibited eating behaviorsPoor model fitConfirmatory factor analysisModel fitPregnant womenFood cravingsConvergent validityPsychometric propertiesCross-loadingsMultiple subscalesCravingEating behaviorsInternal consistencySample of pregnant womenFactor analysisBehavior scoresEating behavior scoresDisorders
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
2016
Examining the effects of cigarette smoking on food cravings and intake, depressive symptoms, and stress
Chao AM, White MA, Grilo CM, Sinha R. Examining the effects of cigarette smoking on food cravings and intake, depressive symptoms, and stress. Eating Behaviors 2016, 24: 61-65. PMID: 28038436, PMCID: PMC5269575, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2016.12.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFood cravingsTotal food cravingsFast-food fatsGeneral food cravingsNicotine dependenceHigh-fat foodsContext of depressionCarbohydrates/starchesMore frequent cravingsPsychological factorsPsychological covariatesCravingCurrent smokersHigh nicotine dependenceCigarette smokingDepressive symptomsGreat difficultyDepressionDemographic factorsFrequent cravingsSmoking statusCigarette smokersDietary intakeFood intakeSmokers
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 food
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
Bupropion 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
2008
The association between food cravings and consumption of specific foods in a laboratory taste test
Martin CK, O’Neil P, Tollefson G, Greenway FL, White MA. The association between food cravings and consumption of specific foods in a laboratory taste test. Appetite 2008, 51: 324-326. PMID: 18417253, PMCID: PMC2748323, DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2008.03.002.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Psychometric properties of the Food Craving Inventory among obese patients with binge eating disorder
White MA, Grilo CM. Psychometric properties of the Food Craving Inventory among obese patients with binge eating disorder. Eating Behaviors 2005, 6: 239-245. PMID: 15854870, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2005.01.001.Peer-Reviewed Original Research