The Ozempic effect: How weight loss drugs are changing the menu at your favorite restaurant

With more and more people in the U.S. taking weight loss medications like Ozempic, many restaurant chains have introduced smaller portioned meals or meals with added protein, as a way to cater to GLP-1 users - (Getty/iStock)

With the rise of GLP-1 medications making smaller appetites the norm, restaurants across the country are taking note.

Numerous national chains are capitalizing on the current health and wellness trend by redesigning their menus to offer customers taking these medications scaled-back portions or meals packed with protein.