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Obesity is a major public health issue shaped by many factors beyond simple calorie intake, with nutrient composition and overall dietary quality playing crucial roles in metabolic health and the regulation of weight gain. Obesity is better understood as a metabolic and nutritional disorder rather than simply a calorie issue. Dietary quality and nutrient composition strongly shape metabolic health, with processed, calorie-dense foods promoting dysfunction and whole, nutrient-rich foods supporting healthy weight management. Effective obesity management must go beyond calorie counting and focus on improving dietary quality. Prioritizing whole, nutrient-dense foods in public health strategies can support more sustainable and effective obesity prevention and management. A literature review was conducted to analyze studies on food quality, nutrient composition, and their relationship with metabolism and obesity, with the aim of critically evaluating how dietary quality and nutrient composition influence obesity and overall metabolic health.