Riccardo Dalle Grave M.D.

Low-Carb Diets and False Hope Syndrome

"False hope syndrome" may be behind the rising popularity of extreme and rigid low-carb diets, which promise quick and easy weight loss.

"False hope syndrome" may be behind the rising popularity of extreme and rigid low-carb diets, which promise quick and easy weight loss.

Body Image in Eating Disorders

The overvaluation of shape and weight, according to the cognitive behavioral theory of eating disorders, is the core component of body image disturbance.

The overvaluation of shape and weight, according to the cognitive behavioral theory of eating disorders, is the core component of body image disturbance.

The Coexistence of Eating Disorders and Celiac Disease

Celiac disease and eating disorders interact negatively with each other, and their coexistence increases the likelihood of developing severe complications.

Celiac disease and eating disorders interact negatively with each other, and their coexistence increases the likelihood of developing severe complications.

When Eating Disorders and Type 1 Diabetes Co-Occur

Eating disorders are more common in people with type 1 diabetes than in the general population, and the combination can have serious consequences.

Eating disorders are more common in people with type 1 diabetes than in the general population, and the combination can have serious consequences.

Clinical Perfectionism and Eating Disorders

Clinical perfectionism can significantly impair an individual’s life and seems to maintain any coexisting eating disorder.

Clinical perfectionism can significantly impair an individual’s life and seems to maintain any coexisting eating disorder.

Why Do Eating Disorders Persist?

The causes of eating disorders are still not well known. However, we now have a better understanding of the processes that maintain them.

The causes of eating disorders are still not well known. However, we now have a better understanding of the processes that maintain them.

Treatment of Eating Disorders in Adults and Adolescents

CBT-E designed both for adults and adolescents of all eating disorders has the potential to overcome some issues that plague conventional eating disorder services.

CBT-E designed both for adults and adolescents of all eating disorders has the potential to overcome some issues that plague conventional eating disorder services.

The Male Athlete Triad Syndrome

The male athlete triad syndrome is characterized by low energy availability, reduction of testosterone levels, and low bone mineral density.

The male athlete triad syndrome is characterized by low energy availability, reduction of testosterone levels, and low bone mineral density.

Misuse of Atypical Antipsychotics in Youths With Anorexia

Is the prescription of typical antipsychotics useful in the treatment of adolescents with anorexia nervosa?

Is the prescription of typical antipsychotics useful in the treatment of adolescents with anorexia nervosa?

CBT-E and FBT for Adolescents With an Eating Disorder

Family-based treatment (FBT) and Enhanced Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT-E) achieve similar outcomes in the treatment of adolescents with eating disorders, new research finds.

Family-based treatment (FBT) and Enhanced Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT-E) achieve similar outcomes in the treatment of adolescents with eating disorders, new research finds.