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Dr. Tanofsky-Kraff studies eating disorders and obesity. Her research addresses the risks and consequences of disordered eating and overweight/obesity, with a focus on preventing both conditions. Military service members and their children appear to be at disproportionately high risk for eating and weight-related problems. Dr. Tanofsky-Kraff’s research involves the examination of eating behaviors using multiple psychological and physiological assessments. Her work also involves conducting psychotherapeutic programs to prevent excessive weight gain and eating disorders in lab-based and community settings with a focus on military groups.
Education/Academic qualification
Clinical Psychology, PhD, The Catholic University of America
Award Date: 18 May 2003
Keywords
- R Medicine (General)
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Preventing Obesity in Military Communities - Adolescents
Tanofsky-Kraff, M. (PI)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
1/12/14 → 30/11/21
Project: Research
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Binge Eating Disorder: The Next Generation of Research
Tanofsky-Kraff, M. (PI)
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH
1/08/11 → 31/07/13
Project: Research
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Development and preliminary validation of the Pressure To Lose Pregnancy-related Weight scale (PLPW) in U.S. military active-duty Service women
Thompson, K. A., Schrag, R., Mains, A., Rioux, S., Fox, K., Thorstad, I., Arnold, T., Thomas, V., Sinkford, Z., Thalheimer, A. R., Klein, D., Haigney, M., Tanofsky-Kraff, M. & Lavender, J. M., Jun 2026, In: Body Image. 57, 102091.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Factors associated with probability of inpatient hospitalization in military-affiliated adolescents and young adults with eating disorders
Thompson, K. A., Bauman, V., Lavender, J. M., Tanofsky-Kraff, M., Thornton, J. A., Schvey, N. A., Moyer, R., Sunderland, K. W., Funk, W., Brydum, R., Pav, V. & Klein, D. A., 2026, In: Eating Disorders. 34, 2, p. 135-154 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Factors impacting military sexual trauma survivors’ journey to recovery: Mental health specialists’ perspectives.
Quilter, C., Paxton Willing, M. M. & Tanofsky-Kraff, M., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Psychological Services.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Preliminary Evidence of the Association Between Binge Eating and Preeclampsia in Pregnant U.S. Military Active-Duty Service Women
Schrag, R., Lavender, J. M., Mains, A., Rioux, S., Thorstad, I., Sinkford, Z., Thomas, V., Klein, D. A., Haigney, M., Tanofsky-Kraff, M. & Thompson, K. A., Mar 2026, In: International Journal of Eating Disorders. 59, 3, p. 588-594 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prevention of Excess Weight Gain Among Adolescent Military-Dependents at High Risk for Obesity
Ranzenhofer, L. M., Shank, L. M., Thompson, K., Schvey, N., Wilfley, D. E., Young, J. F., Burke, N. L., Olsen, C., Lavender, J., Schrag, R., Jorgensen, S., Quinlan, J., Klein, D. A., Haigney, M., Yanovski, J. A., Sbrocco, T. & Tanofsky-Kraff, M., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Obesity.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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CELEBRATING THE BREAKTHROUGHS OF USU'S 2026 GRADUATE PROGRAM SCHOLARS
Elster, E., Shank, L. & Tanofsky, M.
13/05/26 → 14/05/26
2 items of Media coverage
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Recent Findings from Katherine A. Thompson and Co-Authors Yields New Data on Military and Defense [Development and preliminary validation of the Pressure To Lose Pregnancy-related Weight scale (PLPW) in U.S. military active-duty Service women]
Lavender, J., Haigney, M. & Tanofsky, M.
6/05/26
1 item of Media coverage
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Nutrition for the mission: Perform like a CHAMP
Tanofsky-Kraff, M. & Scott , J.
19/03/26
1 item of Media coverage
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