WeightControl.com Interview with:
Brian E. Roe, Ph.D.
Associate Chair
Fred N. VanBuren Professor of Farm Management
The Ohio State University
WeightControl.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: The use of anti-obesity medications (AOMs) is on the rise in the United States with the introduction of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists to the pharmaceutical market. It is estimated that 6% of the U.S. adult population is on a GLP-1 medication while as many as 12% have been on one at some point. While it is well-documented that people eat less food when on the drug, little is known about its impact on how much food consumers waste, which is critical because about a third of food purchased is never consumed.
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