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What is food noise? A conceptual model of food cue reactivity
The growing effectiveness of GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide, in weight management raises intriguing questions about their broader psychological implications, particularly regarding food-related cognitive processes. Anecdotal evidence suggests that patients undergoing treatment report diminished preoccupations with food, a phenomenon referred to as “food noise.” This narrative review examines the factors influencing these cognitive patterns, with a particular focus on food cue reactivity.
Our exploration reviews existing methodologies for studying human eating behaviors and underscores the importance of understanding food cue reactivity in relation to food noise. To frame our discussion, we introduce the Cue-Influencer-Reactivity-Outcome (CIRO) model, which articulates how various internal and external cues can trigger reactions that impact both immediate and long-term behavioral outcomes.
The CIRO model synthesizes key research findings, offering a comprehensive perspective that can guide future investigations into food noise and food cue reactivity. By clarifying the factors that shape eating behavior and the psychological underpinnings of food-related thoughts, this framework aims to facilitate improved study designs and interpretations in nutritional psychology.[NPID: Food noise, eating behavior, food cue reactivity, cognitive processes]
Year: 2026
