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Are calorie counts on menus causing eating disorder?

A charity has warned posting calorie counts on menus is having a negative impact on those who are recovering from an eating disorder.  The research suggested calorie counts left those surveyed feeling pressure to follow dangerous disordered thinking around food. 

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11.50 6 Apr 2023


Are calorie counts on menus causing eating disorder?


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A charity has warned posting calorie counts on menus is having a negative impact on those who are recovering from an eating disorder. 

The research suggested calorie counts left those surveyed feeling pressure to follow dangerous disordered thinking around food. 


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