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
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