Here's how the GLP-1 boom is changing fast food menus and prices

Super-sized meals and extra-large portions have ruled fast food for decades. But now, that is starting to change.As the GLP1 boom pushes consumers toward more protein and better nutrition, fast food chains are adapting their menus. Several major chains are already rolling out new menu items and some cost less than what consumers are used to paying.The shift: Why fast food is going high-proteinFor years, the fast food industry competed by offering bigger portions at lower prices.

Now, chains are competing on nutrition, protein content, and smaller portion sizes, driven in large part by the growing number of customers using GLP-1 medications.Dr. Monika Moni, medical director of the Center for Obesity and Metabolic Health at The Christ Hospital in Mason, said GLP-1 medications are reshaping how the food industry thinks about consumers."This new era of the GLP medication and the focus on high protein foods have really changed the food industry to think about the consumers who are paying attention to the ingredients in the food that they are having," she said.WATCH: Here is how fast food chains are responding to the GLP-1 boom Fast food chains responding as GLP-1 boom changing menus, pricesMoni said the industry's focus is shifting away from sheer volume."Now it's shifted towards more of the ingredients and the value and the nutritional value, caloric value of the food that they are serving, so I think it's a huge win for our community from a food industry standpoint," Moni said.Where to find GLP-1 friendly options and what they costHere's a breakdown of what major chains are currently offering:ChipotleChipotle is one of the first major chains to lean into the trend. The company says its high-protein menu offers balanced meals to support a GLP-1 journey, with some options priced lower than a traditional meal: Menu Item Price Chicken High-Protein Cup $3.80 High-Protein Taco $3.50 Smoothie KingSmoothie King is promoting "GLP-1 Support" smoothies featuring: High protein Added fiber No added sugarBurger KingBurger King is testing smaller menu items, including "Whopper Bites." Earlier this month, the company's president told NBC News that GLP-1 users are part of the reason behind the change.Why high protein?

A doctor explainsGLP-1 medications work by suppressing appetite, sometimes significantly. Moni said that's exactly why protein becomes so critical for people on …