Research Papers
With over 20 peer-reviewed journal publications, Dr. Wiss is dedicated to disseminating his findings and progressive perspectives at the intersection of nutrition and mental health.
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Research
Included are publications from peer-reviewed journals and academic books. Some are empirical research papers and others are comprehensive reviews. If you cannot access the full version of an article, please send us a message.
Registered dietitian nutritionists in substance use disorder treatment centers
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) published a position paper in 1990…
Sugar addiction: From evolution to revolution
From an evolutionary perspective, we must consider addiction as a normal trait that permitted humans to survive…
Rapid assessment of nutrition services in Los Angeles substance use disorder treatment centers
Substance abuse continues to increase, creating a devastating impact on individuals, families, communities, and the healthcare system.…
Preclinical evidence for the addiction potential of highly palatable foods: Current developments related to maternal influence
In summary, recent research supports the assertion that certain foods have the potential to become addictive. The…
Incorporating food addiction into disordered eating: The disordered eating and food addiction nutrition guide (DEFANG)
The treatment for eating disorders should vary based on the individualized assessment and diagnosis. All patients entering…
Muscle dysmorphia: Where body image obsession, compulsive exercise, disordered eating, and substance abuse intersect in susceptible males
Formerly a rare or rarely recognized occurrence, muscle dysmorphia may be an increasingly prominent psychiatric condition—a predilection…
