Food noise assessment

What this assessment measures

Food noise is the persistent, intrusive thinking about food that many people describe before starting a GLP-1: mental rehearsal of meals, cravings that override hunger signals, and a constant background hum about what to eat next. This 8-question assessment asks how often common food-noise patterns show up, such as thinking about food when you are not hungry, food thoughts breaking your concentration, planning meals hours ahead, or eating to manage emotions. It gives you a score with a level from low to very high.

Who is this for?

Anyone on a GLP-1, whether newly starting, mid-titration, or considering coming off. The assessment is also useful if your food noise has returned after weeks of quiet, since that pattern often signals a need to talk to your prescriber about dose, timing, or stress.

Frequently asked questions

What is food noise?

Food noise refers to persistent, intrusive thoughts about food: mental rehearsals of meals, cravings that feel hard to ignore, or a constant background hum about what to eat next.

Does Ozempic stop food noise?

Many people on GLP-1 medications report food noise drops sharply within weeks. The mechanism is not fully understood but appears tied to GLP-1 receptors in the brain’s reward circuits.

Why is my food noise back on Ozempic?

There can be a few reasons: a change in your treatment, something about your dose, or stress in your life. Talk through any dose question with your prescriber; this assessment helps you describe what changed.

Is this a clinical diagnosis?

No. This is a personal reflection tool, not a clinical screen. Use it to inform conversations with your healthcare team.