'Eating disorders will become rife': Anorexia survivor slams new calorie labelling rules in restaurants

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

An anorexia survivor has slammed new government legislation which make it mandatory for restaurants, takeaways and cafes to display calorie information on their menus in a bid to promote 'healthy eating'.

Victoria Spence, 27, from Worsley, was diagnosed with two different eating disorders in her adolescent years and has warned that the new rules will cause eating disorders in the UK to spiral. .She also fears those who already have an unhealthy relationship with food will be put off going out for dinner altogether.

The changes, which were brought in from April 6 with the aim to tackle the issue of obesity in the UK, now make it a legal requirement for large businesses with more than 250 employees to display calorie figures on menus, online menus and third party takeaway apps.

Public Health Minister, Maggie Throup said the new rules were 'crucial' to help provide people with the information to "maintain a healthier weight," as it is estimated that almost two-thirds of adults in England are overweight or living with obesity.