Trine Tetlie Eik-Nes

About

Trine Tetlie Eik-Nes is an Associate Professor at Department of Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). She completed a MSc at the Regional Centre for Child and Youth Mental Health and Child Welfare at NTNU. She completed her PhD in Public Health at NTNU in 2018. She works with both registry data and clinical data on eating disorders and obesity. Eik-Nes has worked in the mental health sector for 20 years as a clinician and a researcher with a special interest in adult psychopathology. For the last 12 years, she has worked with severe weight and eating disorders. Her research interests are the epidemiology of obesity, weight disorders, eating disorders, body image and stigma. In 2008, she initiated and developed a treatment program for parents and their families with eating disorders at Levanger Hospital. She has also led several projects in the mental health sector concerning physical health in patients with mental disorders. During a 6-month visit at the Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School in 2016, and a research stay in Australia in 2018, she gained important experience in the conduction of studies on obesity and disordered eating. She is currently the Principal Investigator of the nation-wide MHOBY Study (Mental Health & Obesity) in Norway and is currently working with development and testing of integrated treatment for patients with obesity and binge eating disorders (BED). Moreover, she is involved in several clinical and epidemiological studies concerning weight and eating disorders. Eik-Nes is a visting scholar with "The Strategic Initiative for Prevention of Eating Disorders (STRIPED) based at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Boston Children's Hospital.

Publications

2025

Drilen, Tove Langlo; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Ersfjord, Ellen Margrete Iveland; Klöckner, Christian Andreas Nikolaus; Ødegård, Rønnaug Astri. (2025) Perceived body size across sex and weight categories and its association with body size dissatisfaction: a cross-sectional study among early primary school children in Norway. BMC Public Health
Academic article

2024

Lussier, Tiffany; Tangen, Jon Harald Quindao; Eik-Nes, Trine Tetlie; Karlsen, Håvard Rudi; Berg, Kjersti Hognes; Fiskum, Charlotte. (2024) Testing the validity of the Norwegian translation of the modified weight bias internalization scale. Journal of Eating Disorders
Academic article
Bulens, Abigail; Calzo, Jerel P.; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Beccia, Ariel; Raffoul, Amanda; Sarda, Vishnudas. (2024) Anabolic Steroid Initiation Among Boys and Young Men After Use of Muscle-Building Supplements. JAMA Network Open
Academic article
Sandsæter, Heidi Linn; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Getz, Linn Okkenhaug; Magnussen, Elisabeth Balstad; Rich-Edwards, Janet W.; Horn, Julie. (2024) Navigating weight, risk and lifestyle conversations in maternity care: a qualitative study among pregnant women with obesity. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Academic article
Drilen, Tove Langlo; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Ersfjord, Ellen Margrete Iveland; Klöckner, Christian Andreas Nikolaus; Ødegård, Rønnaug Astri. (2024) Perceptions of height and weight screening and associations with body image: a cross-sectional study in early primary school children. BMJ Paediatrics Open
Academic article
Sandsæter, Heidi Linn; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Getz, Linn Okkenhaug; Haugdahl, Hege Selnes; Magnussen, Elisabeth Balstad; Rich-Edwards, Janet W.. (2024) Weight development from childhood to motherhood—embodied experiences in women with pre-pregnancy obesity: a qualitative study. Reproductive Health
Academic article

2023

Berg, Kjersti Hognes; Natvik, Eli; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2023) Patient experiences of a 10-weeks weight-neutral treatment program for clinical binge eating disorder in a higher weight population. Journal of Eating Disorders
Academic article
Sandsæter, Heidi Linn; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Getz, Linn Okkenhaug; Magnussen, Elisabeth Balstad; Bjerkeset, Ottar; Rich-Edwards , Janet W.. (2023) Adverse childhood experiences and prepregnancy body mass index in the HUNT study: A population-based cohort study. PLOS ONE
Academic article
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2023) For barn kan idretten være en trygg arena i en utrygg verden. Norsk Fysioterapeutforbund
Interview Journal
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Berg, Kjersti Hognes. (2023) «Helsekost Furuseth» byr på unyanserte fortellinger om mat og selvkontroll. Aftenposten (morgenutg. : trykt utg.)
Feature article
Fiskum, Charlotte; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Ranjbar, Hamed Abdollahpour; Andersen, Jannicke; Habibi Asgarabad, Mojtaba. (2023) Interoceptive awareness in a Norwegian population: psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA) 2. BMC Psychiatry
Academic article
Fiskum, Charlotte; Eik-Nes, Trine Tetlie. (2023) Erfaringer med samtalekortene «Hei Kropp og selvfølelse»: en kvalitativ undersøkelse. Tidsskrift for Norsk psykologforening (Psykologtidsskriftet)
Academic article
Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid; Eik-Nes, Trine Tetlie. (2023) For barn kan idretten være en trygg arena i en utrygg verden. Forskersonen.no
Feature article

2022

Mogstad, Kari Løvendal; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2022) Boklansering - Vår vei ut. Samtaleleder. Boklansering
Other presentation
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2022) Om ensomhet. Basta. Sakprosafestival i Trondheim
Other presentation
Fiskum, Charlotte; Riiber, Åshild; Eik-Nes Tetlie, Trine. (2022) Prevention of Unhealthy Weight, Disordered Eating, and Poor Body Image in Children. Perspectives From Norwegian Parents and Healthcare Professionals. Frontiers in Psychiatry
Academic article
Eik-Nes Tetlie, Trine; Østby, Hilde. (2022) Nei, slanking virker ikke!. Aftenposten (morgenutg. : trykt utg.)
Feature article
Eik-Nes Tetlie, Trine; Tokatlian, Audrey; Raman, Jayanthi; Spirou, Dean; Kvaløy, Kirsti. (2022) Depression, anxiety, and psychosocial stressors across BMI classes: A Norwegian population study - The HUNT Study. Frontiers in Endocrinology
Academic article
Østby, Hilde; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2022) Nei, slanking virker ikke. Aftenposten (morgenutg. : trykt utg.)
Feature article

2021

Eik-Nes Tetlie, Trine. (2021) De forsømte pasientene. Tidsskrift for Norsk psykologforening (Psykologtidsskriftet)
Interview Journal
Eik-Nes Tetlie, Trine. (2021) Spiller frem gode samtaler. Helgelands Blad
Interview Journal
Eik-Nes Tetlie, Trine. (2021) Veiing av skolebarn: Vil fortsette praksis flere forskere mener ikke virker. NRK
Interview Journal
Eik-Nes Tetlie, Trine. (2021) Ikke snakk stygt om andres kropp!. Forskning.no
Interview Journal
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2021) "Hei Kropp og Selvfølelse". Samtalekort.
Other product
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Fiskum, Charlotte. (2021) Trygge Kropper Trygge Barn.Foreldreveiledning for å hjelpe barn vokse opp med trygge kropper.
Other product
Eik-Nes, Trine T.; Vrabel, KariAnne; Raman, Jayanthi; Clark, Melinda Rose; Berg, Kjersti Hognes. (2021) A Group Intervention for Individuals With Obesity and Comorbid Binge Eating Disorder: Results From a Feasibility Study. Frontiers in Endocrinology
Academic article
Berg, Kjersti Hognes; Fiskum, Charlotte; Eik-Nes Tetlie, Trine. (2021) Utredning av kroppsbildeforstyrrelse hos personer med fedme og overspisingslidelse. Fysioterapeuten
Article in business/trade/industry journal

2020

Kvaløy, Kirsti; Sandsgård-Hilmarsen, Eli; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Bratberg, Grete Helen. (2020) Underestimation of Overweight and Health Beneficial Outcomes in Two Adolescent Chorts in Norway - The HUNT study. Journal of Adolescent Health
Academic article
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2020) Resultatrapport. Forprosjekt. Mental Health and Obesity (the MHOBY Study). Norges forskningsråd Norges forskningsråd
Report
Raman, Jayanthi; Spirou, Dean; Jahren, Lisbeth; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2020) The Clinical Obesity Maintenance Model: A theoretical framework for bariatric psychology . Frontiers in Endocrinology
Academic literature review

2019

Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2019) Den komplekse kroppen.
Website (informational material)

2018

Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2018) Correlates and adverse outcomes in a spectrum of eating disorders in male and female populations. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral dissertation
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Austin, S. Bryn; Blashill, Aaron J.; Murray, Stuart B.; Calzo, Jerel P.. (2018) Prospective health associations of drive for muscularity in young adult males. International Journal of Eating Disorders
Academic article
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Horn, Julie; Strohmeier, Susanne; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Micali, Nadia; Bjørnelv, Sigrid. (2018) Impact of eating disorders on obstetric outcomes in a large clinical sample: A comparison with the HUNT study. International Journal of Eating Disorders
Academic article
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2018) Parenthood and eating disorders. A tailored in-patient treatment program. Ergoterapeuten
Academic article

2015

Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Romild, Ulla Kristina; Guzey, Ismail Cuneyt; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Micali, Nadia; Bjørnelv, Sigrid. (2015) Women's weight and disordered eating in a large Norwegian community sample: the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT). BMJ Open
Academic article

2013

Iversen, Valentina Cabral; Mangerud, Wenche Langfjord; Eik-Nes, Trine Tetlie; Kjelsberg, Ellen. (2013) Communication problems and language barrier between foreign inmates and prison officer. Journal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies
Academic article

2011

Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2011) Mothers and eating disorders : challenges of pregnancy, motherhood and treatment. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Masters thesis

2009

Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2009) Mandated exercise versus free will. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
Letter to the editor
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Almvik, Roger; Heimsnes, Maria Charlotte. (2009) Using exercise to treat patients with severe mental illness:how and why?. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
Academic article

2008

Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Palmstierna, Tom; Eik-Nes, Norgils; Nøttestad, Jim Aage; Callaghan, Patrick. (2008) The effect of exercise on psychological and physical health outcomes:preliminary results from a Norwegian forensic hospital. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
Academic article

2005

Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Nøttestad, Jim Aage. (2005) Fysisk trening for psykiatriske pasienter. Et forsømt område. Ergoterapeuten
Article in business/trade/industry journal

Journal publications

Drilen, Tove Langlo; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Ersfjord, Ellen Margrete Iveland; Klöckner, Christian Andreas Nikolaus; Ødegård, Rønnaug Astri. (2025) Perceived body size across sex and weight categories and its association with body size dissatisfaction: a cross-sectional study among early primary school children in Norway. BMC Public Health
Academic article
Lussier, Tiffany; Tangen, Jon Harald Quindao; Eik-Nes, Trine Tetlie; Karlsen, Håvard Rudi; Berg, Kjersti Hognes; Fiskum, Charlotte. (2024) Testing the validity of the Norwegian translation of the modified weight bias internalization scale. Journal of Eating Disorders
Academic article
Bulens, Abigail; Calzo, Jerel P.; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Beccia, Ariel; Raffoul, Amanda; Sarda, Vishnudas. (2024) Anabolic Steroid Initiation Among Boys and Young Men After Use of Muscle-Building Supplements. JAMA Network Open
Academic article
Sandsæter, Heidi Linn; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Getz, Linn Okkenhaug; Magnussen, Elisabeth Balstad; Rich-Edwards, Janet W.; Horn, Julie. (2024) Navigating weight, risk and lifestyle conversations in maternity care: a qualitative study among pregnant women with obesity. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Academic article
Drilen, Tove Langlo; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Ersfjord, Ellen Margrete Iveland; Klöckner, Christian Andreas Nikolaus; Ødegård, Rønnaug Astri. (2024) Perceptions of height and weight screening and associations with body image: a cross-sectional study in early primary school children. BMJ Paediatrics Open
Academic article
Sandsæter, Heidi Linn; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Getz, Linn Okkenhaug; Haugdahl, Hege Selnes; Magnussen, Elisabeth Balstad; Rich-Edwards, Janet W.. (2024) Weight development from childhood to motherhood—embodied experiences in women with pre-pregnancy obesity: a qualitative study. Reproductive Health
Academic article
Berg, Kjersti Hognes; Natvik, Eli; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2023) Patient experiences of a 10-weeks weight-neutral treatment program for clinical binge eating disorder in a higher weight population. Journal of Eating Disorders
Academic article
Sandsæter, Heidi Linn; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Getz, Linn Okkenhaug; Magnussen, Elisabeth Balstad; Bjerkeset, Ottar; Rich-Edwards , Janet W.. (2023) Adverse childhood experiences and prepregnancy body mass index in the HUNT study: A population-based cohort study. PLOS ONE
Academic article
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2023) For barn kan idretten være en trygg arena i en utrygg verden. Norsk Fysioterapeutforbund
Interview Journal
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Berg, Kjersti Hognes. (2023) «Helsekost Furuseth» byr på unyanserte fortellinger om mat og selvkontroll. Aftenposten (morgenutg. : trykt utg.)
Feature article
Fiskum, Charlotte; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Ranjbar, Hamed Abdollahpour; Andersen, Jannicke; Habibi Asgarabad, Mojtaba. (2023) Interoceptive awareness in a Norwegian population: psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA) 2. BMC Psychiatry
Academic article
Fiskum, Charlotte; Eik-Nes, Trine Tetlie. (2023) Erfaringer med samtalekortene «Hei Kropp og selvfølelse»: en kvalitativ undersøkelse. Tidsskrift for Norsk psykologforening (Psykologtidsskriftet)
Academic article
Bratland-Sanda, Solfrid; Eik-Nes, Trine Tetlie. (2023) For barn kan idretten være en trygg arena i en utrygg verden. Forskersonen.no
Feature article
Fiskum, Charlotte; Riiber, Åshild; Eik-Nes Tetlie, Trine. (2022) Prevention of Unhealthy Weight, Disordered Eating, and Poor Body Image in Children. Perspectives From Norwegian Parents and Healthcare Professionals. Frontiers in Psychiatry
Academic article
Eik-Nes Tetlie, Trine; Østby, Hilde. (2022) Nei, slanking virker ikke!. Aftenposten (morgenutg. : trykt utg.)
Feature article
Eik-Nes Tetlie, Trine; Tokatlian, Audrey; Raman, Jayanthi; Spirou, Dean; Kvaløy, Kirsti. (2022) Depression, anxiety, and psychosocial stressors across BMI classes: A Norwegian population study - The HUNT Study. Frontiers in Endocrinology
Academic article
Østby, Hilde; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2022) Nei, slanking virker ikke. Aftenposten (morgenutg. : trykt utg.)
Feature article
Eik-Nes Tetlie, Trine. (2021) De forsømte pasientene. Tidsskrift for Norsk psykologforening (Psykologtidsskriftet)
Interview Journal
Eik-Nes Tetlie, Trine. (2021) Spiller frem gode samtaler. Helgelands Blad
Interview Journal
Eik-Nes Tetlie, Trine. (2021) Veiing av skolebarn: Vil fortsette praksis flere forskere mener ikke virker. NRK
Interview Journal
Eik-Nes Tetlie, Trine. (2021) Ikke snakk stygt om andres kropp!. Forskning.no
Interview Journal
Eik-Nes, Trine T.; Vrabel, KariAnne; Raman, Jayanthi; Clark, Melinda Rose; Berg, Kjersti Hognes. (2021) A Group Intervention for Individuals With Obesity and Comorbid Binge Eating Disorder: Results From a Feasibility Study. Frontiers in Endocrinology
Academic article
Berg, Kjersti Hognes; Fiskum, Charlotte; Eik-Nes Tetlie, Trine. (2021) Utredning av kroppsbildeforstyrrelse hos personer med fedme og overspisingslidelse. Fysioterapeuten
Article in business/trade/industry journal
Kvaløy, Kirsti; Sandsgård-Hilmarsen, Eli; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Bratberg, Grete Helen. (2020) Underestimation of Overweight and Health Beneficial Outcomes in Two Adolescent Chorts in Norway - The HUNT study. Journal of Adolescent Health
Academic article
Raman, Jayanthi; Spirou, Dean; Jahren, Lisbeth; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2020) The Clinical Obesity Maintenance Model: A theoretical framework for bariatric psychology . Frontiers in Endocrinology
Academic literature review
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Austin, S. Bryn; Blashill, Aaron J.; Murray, Stuart B.; Calzo, Jerel P.. (2018) Prospective health associations of drive for muscularity in young adult males. International Journal of Eating Disorders
Academic article
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Horn, Julie; Strohmeier, Susanne; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Micali, Nadia; Bjørnelv, Sigrid. (2018) Impact of eating disorders on obstetric outcomes in a large clinical sample: A comparison with the HUNT study. International Journal of Eating Disorders
Academic article
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2018) Parenthood and eating disorders. A tailored in-patient treatment program. Ergoterapeuten
Academic article
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Romild, Ulla Kristina; Guzey, Ismail Cuneyt; Holmen, Turid Lingaas; Micali, Nadia; Bjørnelv, Sigrid. (2015) Women's weight and disordered eating in a large Norwegian community sample: the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT). BMJ Open
Academic article
Iversen, Valentina Cabral; Mangerud, Wenche Langfjord; Eik-Nes, Trine Tetlie; Kjelsberg, Ellen. (2013) Communication problems and language barrier between foreign inmates and prison officer. Journal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies
Academic article
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2009) Mandated exercise versus free will. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
Letter to the editor
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Almvik, Roger; Heimsnes, Maria Charlotte. (2009) Using exercise to treat patients with severe mental illness:how and why?. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
Academic article
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Palmstierna, Tom; Eik-Nes, Norgils; Nøttestad, Jim Aage; Callaghan, Patrick. (2008) The effect of exercise on psychological and physical health outcomes:preliminary results from a Norwegian forensic hospital. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
Academic article
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Nøttestad, Jim Aage. (2005) Fysisk trening for psykiatriske pasienter. Et forsømt område. Ergoterapeuten
Article in business/trade/industry journal

Report

Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2020) Resultatrapport. Forprosjekt. Mental Health and Obesity (the MHOBY Study). Norges forskningsråd Norges forskningsråd
Report
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2018) Correlates and adverse outcomes in a spectrum of eating disorders in male and female populations. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doctoral dissertation
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2011) Mothers and eating disorders : challenges of pregnancy, motherhood and treatment. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Masters thesis

UTSTILLING

Mogstad, Kari Løvendal; Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2022) Boklansering - Vår vei ut. Samtaleleder. Boklansering
Other presentation
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2022) Om ensomhet. Basta. Sakprosafestival i Trondheim
Other presentation

PRODUKT

Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2021) "Hei Kropp og Selvfølelse". Samtalekort.
Other product
Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine; Fiskum, Charlotte. (2021) Trygge Kropper Trygge Barn.Foreldreveiledning for å hjelpe barn vokse opp med trygge kropper.
Other product

INFORMASJONSMATR

Tetlie Eik-Nes, Trine. (2019) Den komplekse kroppen.
Website (informational material)

Teaching

Courses

Outreach