However, the guidelines also state that “medication alone cannot solve the global obesity burden.” Genetics and environmental factors, such as rising stress levels or increased exposure to processed foods, likely contribute as well.

I’ve been eyeing the nova classification system for UPFs and I think I’m going to try to avoid Nova 4 foods, but then things like aspartame are Nova 4 and that doesn’t seem like a truly unhealthy food at safe levels. It’s tough to know what’s bad for you and what isn’t.