Food noise is an uncontrollable, obsessive mental preoccupation with eating that can arise from deprivation and impair mood, cognition, and social functioning.
GLP-1 medications can reduce intrusive food thoughts, but side effects, cost, and high discontinuation rates make regular, guilt-free eating and well-being focus important alternatives.
States must end hunger through multilateral reform, tax justice including taxing the superrich, and public investment to reduce inequality and fund sustainable development.
