Should we be putting calorie counts on menus?
This April, the UK government made the decision to add calories to menus across the UK. The ruling has affected restaurants, cafes and food delivery sites with more than 250 employees. Whilst some restaurants, mostly chains and fast food outlets, had previously displayed calories on menus, it was not a widespread practice. This comes as part of the UK government’s attempt to tackle obesity across the nation and has proved, unsurprisingly, to be a controversial choice.
Although the government states the aim of adding calories to menus is to help people make healthier food choices for themselves and their families, it seems they are missing the point entirely. Nutrition can’t be broken down by calories, which are. For instance, 500 calories of chocolate aren’t going to provide the same nutritional value as consuming 500 calories of vegetables.
I’d be shocked to learn, however, that most people who have chosen to go for pizza with their friends or ordered a takeaway are surprised by the news that what they’re eating isn’t the healthiest option available. Food, the government might be disappointed to find out, isn’t always about prioritizing health. Food can be about cultivating social bonds, creating comfort or experiencing new cultures. For others, it’s about convenience, survival or simply fulfilling a craving.
We as a society often criticize parents who feed their children “junk” food, but we give little consideration to why some parents may do so. If you’re a single parent, having just worked a night shift and with no time or money to prepare a nutritious meal, providing your child with a meal high in calories is likely to keep them full for longer—more calories in this scenario is a good thing.
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