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US study examines prevalence of food noise among adults with obesity
A recent study involving the NORC AmeriSpeak Panel has investigated the prevalence of food noise, defined as persistent, unwanted, or dysphoric thoughts related to food. The research, conducted by scientists from Drexel University and the University of California, Irvine, is currently under review at the International Journal of Obesity.
Findings indicate that between 4% and 9.5% of US adults who are not currently taking glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) met the questionnaire-based criteria for food noise. The phenomenon was initially highlighted by patient reports describing a significant reduction in these intrusive thoughts after starting GLP-1RA treatments, which are used to manage weight and appetite.
Researchers note that while food noise is increasingly recognized as a psychological experience that can cause physical, mental, or social harm, empirical research on the subject remains scarce.
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Drexel University · International Journal of Obesity · NORC AmeriSpeak Panel · United States · University of California, Irvine
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Food noise is defined as persistent food-related thoughts perceived as dysphoric or unwanted. www.news-medical.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The research is currently under review at the International Journal of Obesity. www.news-medical.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Patients reported a marked reduction in food-related thoughts after initiating GLP-1RA treatment. www.news-medical.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Between 4% and 9.5% of US adults not taking GLP-1 medications met the criteria for food noise. www.news-medical.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The study utilized data from the NORC AmeriSpeak Panel. www.news-medical.net