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Menu Calorie Labels Cut Meals by 11 Calories

1/17/2025

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Calorie labels on menus are making a small yet significant impact, reducing meals by an average of 11 calories—about the weight of two almonds. This finding, drawn from 25 studies across the UK, US, Canada, and France, hints at a potential boost for public health when paired with comprehensive obesity-fighting strategies.

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Calorie labels on menus are making a small yet significant impact, reducing meals by an average of 11 calories—about the weight of two almonds. This finding, drawn from 25 studies across the UK, US, Canada, and France, hints at a potential boost for public health when paired with comprehensive obesity-fighting strategies.