Calories on menus ‘may not be helpful’ in drive against obesity

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Campaigners say compulsory menu labelling could put too much emphasis on calorie counting

From April, cafes and restaurants in the UK run by companies with more than 250 staff will have to include calorie counts on their menus for each item.From April, cafes and restaurants in the UK run by companies with more than 250 staff will have to include calorie counts on their menus for each item.A Big Mac has 508. Wagamama’s hot chicken katsu curry has 1,089. And a large mixed grill with chips at Wetherspoon’s has 2,052.

 

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Isn't knowledge power?

The body shame campaigns …🙄

One of the biggest causes of overeating is poor mental health, millions of people self medicate with food to find comfort for their issues. Just like alcohol and drugs food becomes the emotional crutch people use to cope, it becomes an emotional regulator for many people.

It's an absolute dream for people with disordered eating. How about the govt stops fat shaming and instead tackles the main cause of obesity - social deprivation.

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