David A Wiss
Biographic Data
| ID | 6254778 |
|---|---|
| NAME | David A Wiss |
| GIVEN NAMES | David A |
| FAMILY NAME | Wiss |
| SIGNATURE | WISS D A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of California, Los Angeles |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1788-7368 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Changes in binge eating symptoms following an online community-based ultra-processed food addiction intervention
Background: Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most prevalent eating disorder worldwide and is associated with significant psychological distress, metabolic risk, and high relapse rates. Standard treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and pharmacotherapy offer modest long-term efficacy. Increasing evidence links binge eating behaviours with consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), industrial formulations engineered for hyper-palatab…
The association between cumulative adverse childhood experiences and ultra-processed food addiction is moderated by substance use disorder history among adults seeking outpatient nutrition counseling
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as childhood maltreatment and household dysfunction, are positively linked to substance use disorders (SUD), weight loss efforts, and maladaptive eating behaviors, including ultra-processed food addiction (UPFA) and eating disorder (ED) symptoms. However, the differential association of ACEs with UPFA by lifetime SUD history and ACEs with EDs by weight suppression- the discrepancy between an individual's…
Low carbohydrate and psychoeducational programs show promise for the treatment of ultra-processed food addiction
The topic of ultra-processed food addiction has been the subject of many peer-reviewed publications. Although on average 14% of adults may meet the criteria for ultra-processed food addiction in prevalence studies, it is not a recognized clinical diagnosis, hence a lack of published evidence-based treatment protocols and outcome data. In 2022, we reported outcomes pre- and post-intervention from an online, real food-based, low-carbohydrate educat…
Abstinence-based treatment of comorbid eating disorders and ultra-processed food addiction
While not officially recognized as a clinical diagnosis, ultra-processed food addiction (UPFA) is an increasingly observed phenomenon that frequently co-occurs with eating disorders (EDs). Yet, treatment remains both understudied and controversial. Many challenges exist when treating patients with comorbid UPFA/ED, particularly in the context of the polarizing debate between abstinence-based and moderation-based approaches to nutrition interventi…
Structural equation modeling of adverse childhood experiences, ultra-processed food intake, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, ultra-processed food addiction, and eating disorder among ad…
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as abuse, neglect, or household violence, have been identified as significant risk factors for a multitude of physical and psychological conditions, motivating research to identify contributing mechanisms and conditions. Substantial evidence exists that supports strong associations between ACEs and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders (EDs), and addictive disorders. Recent …
Association between Childhood Maltreatment and Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Los Angeles
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been associated with poor mental health outcomes in adulthood. Childhood maltreatment is related to both depressive and anxiety symptoms. Our objective was to investigate these associations among low-income, mostly Black and Latino men who have sex with men (MSM), as these may be a particularly vulnerable population group. Data come from a longitudinal study of MSM with varied substance use behaviors (n =…
Low carbohydrate and psychoeducational programs show promise for the treatment of ultra-processed food addiction
Food addiction, specifically ultra-processed food addiction, has been discussed in thousands of peer-reviewed publications. Although 20% of adults meet criteria for this condition, food addiction is not a recognized clinical diagnosis, leading to a dearth of tested treatment protocols and published outcome data. Growing numbers of clinicians are offering services to individuals on the basis that the food addiction construct has clinical utility. …
Perceived social support moderates the association between household dysfunction adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and self-reported drug use among men who have sex with men in Los Angeles, Califor…
Perceived social support emerged as a potential buffering factor for any reported drug use, particularly for the single ACE of household substance use history. Given that the association between ACEs and drug use was weak among those with higher levels of perceived social support, promotion of social ties in the community may help reduce the burden of substance use among MSM exposed to ACEs
Overeaters Anonymous
The purpose of this communication is to provide an overview as well as the strengths and weaknesses of Overeaters Anonymous (OA) as an intervention for binge eating disorder treatment. Binge eating disorder is associated with low remission rates, high relapse rates, treatment dissatisfaction, and high rates of failure to receive treatment attributed to stigma, misconceptions, lack of diagnosis, access to care, and inadequate insurance coverage. N…
Food insecurity partially mediates the association between drug use and depressive symptoms among men who have sex with men in Los Angeles, California
Objective: To understand the relationship between drug use, food insecurity (FI) and mental health among men who have sex with men (MSM). Design: Cohort study (2014–2019) with at least one follow-up. Setting: Visits at 6-month intervals included self-assessment for FI and depressive symptoms. Urine testing results confirmed drug use. Factors associated with FI were assessed using multiple logistic regression with random effects for repeated measu…
Staff-perceived barriers to nutrition intervention in substance use disorder treatment
Objective: While organisational change in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment has been extensively studied, there is no research describing facility-wide changes related to nutrition interventions. This study evaluates staff-perceived barriers to change before and after a wellness initiative. Design: A pre-intervention questionnaire was administered to participating staff prior to facility-wide changes ( n 40). The questions were designed to a…
Preclinical evidence for the addiction potential of highly palatable foods
Preclinical evidence for the addiction potential of highly palatable foods
Structural equation modeling of adverse childhood experiences, ultra-processed food intake, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, ultra-processed food addiction, and eating disorder among ad…
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as abuse, neglect, or household violence, have been identified as significant risk factors for a multitude of physical and psychological conditions, motivating research to identify contributing mechanisms and conditions. Substantial evidence exists that supports strong associations between ACEs and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders (EDs), and addictive disorders. Recent …
Association between Childhood Maltreatment and Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Los Angeles
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been associated with poor mental health outcomes in adulthood. Childhood maltreatment is related to both depressive and anxiety symptoms. Our objective was to investigate these associations among low-income, mostly Black and Latino men who have sex with men (MSM), as these may be a particularly vulnerable population group. Data come from a longitudinal study of MSM with varied substance use behaviors (n =…
Preclinical evidence for the addiction potential of highly palatable foods
Overeaters Anonymous
The purpose of this communication is to provide an overview as well as the strengths and weaknesses of Overeaters Anonymous (OA) as an intervention for binge eating disorder treatment. Binge eating disorder is associated with low remission rates, high relapse rates, treatment dissatisfaction, and high rates of failure to receive treatment attributed to stigma, misconceptions, lack of diagnosis, access to care, and inadequate insurance coverage. N…
Food insecurity partially mediates the association between drug use and depressive symptoms among men who have sex with men in Los Angeles, California
Objective: To understand the relationship between drug use, food insecurity (FI) and mental health among men who have sex with men (MSM). Design: Cohort study (2014–2019) with at least one follow-up. Setting: Visits at 6-month intervals included self-assessment for FI and depressive symptoms. Urine testing results confirmed drug use. Factors associated with FI were assessed using multiple logistic regression with random effects for repeated measu…
Staff-perceived barriers to nutrition intervention in substance use disorder treatment
Objective: While organisational change in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment has been extensively studied, there is no research describing facility-wide changes related to nutrition interventions. This study evaluates staff-perceived barriers to change before and after a wellness initiative. Design: A pre-intervention questionnaire was administered to participating staff prior to facility-wide changes ( n 40). The questions were designed to a…
Low carbohydrate and psychoeducational programs show promise for the treatment of ultra-processed food addiction
Food addiction, specifically ultra-processed food addiction, has been discussed in thousands of peer-reviewed publications. Although 20% of adults meet criteria for this condition, food addiction is not a recognized clinical diagnosis, leading to a dearth of tested treatment protocols and published outcome data. Growing numbers of clinicians are offering services to individuals on the basis that the food addiction construct has clinical utility. …
Perceived social support moderates the association between household dysfunction adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and self-reported drug use among men who have sex with men in Los Angeles, Califor…
Perceived social support emerged as a potential buffering factor for any reported drug use, particularly for the single ACE of household substance use history. Given that the association between ACEs and drug use was weak among those with higher levels of perceived social support, promotion of social ties in the community may help reduce the burden of substance use among MSM exposed to ACEs
Association between Childhood Maltreatment and Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Los Angeles
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been associated with poor mental health outcomes in adulthood. Childhood maltreatment is related to both depressive and anxiety symptoms. Our objective was to investigate these associations among low-income, mostly Black and Latino men who have sex with men (MSM), as these may be a particularly vulnerable population group. Data come from a longitudinal study of MSM with varied substance use behaviors (n =…
The association between cumulative adverse childhood experiences and ultra-processed food addiction is moderated by substance use disorder history among adults seeking outpatient nutrition counseling
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as childhood maltreatment and household dysfunction, are positively linked to substance use disorders (SUD), weight loss efforts, and maladaptive eating behaviors, including ultra-processed food addiction (UPFA) and eating disorder (ED) symptoms. However, the differential association of ACEs with UPFA by lifetime SUD history and ACEs with EDs by weight suppression- the discrepancy between an individual's…
Low carbohydrate and psychoeducational programs show promise for the treatment of ultra-processed food addiction
The topic of ultra-processed food addiction has been the subject of many peer-reviewed publications. Although on average 14% of adults may meet the criteria for ultra-processed food addiction in prevalence studies, it is not a recognized clinical diagnosis, hence a lack of published evidence-based treatment protocols and outcome data. In 2022, we reported outcomes pre- and post-intervention from an online, real food-based, low-carbohydrate educat…
Abstinence-based treatment of comorbid eating disorders and ultra-processed food addiction
While not officially recognized as a clinical diagnosis, ultra-processed food addiction (UPFA) is an increasingly observed phenomenon that frequently co-occurs with eating disorders (EDs). Yet, treatment remains both understudied and controversial. Many challenges exist when treating patients with comorbid UPFA/ED, particularly in the context of the polarizing debate between abstinence-based and moderation-based approaches to nutrition interventi…
Structural equation modeling of adverse childhood experiences, ultra-processed food intake, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, ultra-processed food addiction, and eating disorder among ad…
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as abuse, neglect, or household violence, have been identified as significant risk factors for a multitude of physical and psychological conditions, motivating research to identify contributing mechanisms and conditions. Substantial evidence exists that supports strong associations between ACEs and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders (EDs), and addictive disorders. Recent …
Changes in binge eating symptoms following an online community-based ultra-processed food addiction intervention
Background: Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most prevalent eating disorder worldwide and is associated with significant psychological distress, metabolic risk, and high relapse rates. Standard treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and pharmacotherapy offer modest long-term efficacy. Increasing evidence links binge eating behaviours with consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), industrial formulations engineered for hyper-palatab…
Medicine (11 works) · Psychiatry (11 works) · Psychology (10 works) · Eating Disorders and Behaviors (8 works) · Addiction (7 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Food addiction (5 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (5 works) · Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works)