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Calorie Labels May Aid Binge Eating Recovery, Study Finds

4/15/2026

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A survey by University College London and King’s College London found calorie labels on menus may aid recovery for some with binge eating disorders.
Among 1,001 participants, about 50 percent reported worsened symptoms and 26 percent found labels helpful, particularly among those who binge eat.
Experts say calorie labeling should be optional to balance mental and physical health.
The government plans to review the policy’s effectiveness by April 2027.

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A survey by University College London and King’s College London found calorie labels on menus may aid recovery for some with binge eating disorders.
Among 1,001 participants, about 50 percent reported worsened symptoms and 26 percent found labels helpful, particularly among those who binge eat.
Experts say calorie labeling should be optional to balance mental and physical health.
The government plans to review the policy’s effectiveness by April 2027.